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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.31, 4,775.57 and 1,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.31, 4,775.57 and 1,952.14 is: 2,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.31 : 4,775.57 = 1,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.31/4,775.57 = 1,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.31x = 4,775.57 × 1,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.31x = 9,322,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322,571.46/3,187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.90

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