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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.05, 4,773.63 and 1,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.05, 4,773.63 and 1,540.13 is: 2,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.05 : 4,773.63 = 1,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.05/4,773.63 = 1,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.05x = 4,773.63 × 1,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.05x = 7,351,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,992.68/3,187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.84

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