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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.73, 4,780.17 and 1,542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.73, 4,780.17 and 1,542.97 is: 2,314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.73 : 4,780.17 = 1,542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.73/4,780.17 = 1,542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.73x = 4,780.17 × 1,542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.73x = 7,375,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,635.00/3,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.49

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