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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.25, 4,779.51 and 1,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.25, 4,779.51 and 1,431.88 is: 2,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.25 : 4,779.51 = 1,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.25/4,779.51 = 1,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.25x = 4,779.51 × 1,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.25x = 6,843,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,667.46/3,187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.20

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