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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.50, 4,399.16 and 1,790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.50, 4,399.16 and 1,790.25 is: 2,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.50 : 4,399.16 = 1,790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.50/4,399.16 = 1,790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.50x = 4,399.16 × 1,790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.50x = 7,875,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,587.24/3,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.77

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