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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.36, 4,783.68 and 1,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.36, 4,783.68 and 1,950.84 is: 2,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.36 : 4,783.68 = 1,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.36/4,783.68 = 1,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.36x = 4,783.68 × 1,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.36x = 9,332,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,194.29/3,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.79

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