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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.56, 4,782.60 and 1,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.56, 4,782.60 and 1,432.08 is: 2,148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.56 : 4,782.60 = 1,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.56/4,782.60 = 1,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.56x = 4,782.60 × 1,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.56x = 6,849,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,065.81/3,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.69

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