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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.35, 4,773.34 and 1,581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.35, 4,773.34 and 1,581.22 is: 2,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.35 : 4,773.34 = 1,581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.35/4,773.34 = 1,581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.35x = 4,773.34 × 1,581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.35x = 7,547,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,684.79/3,186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.75

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