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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.59, 4,783.25 and 1,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.59, 4,783.25 and 1,338.56 is: 2,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.59 : 4,783.25 = 1,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.59/4,783.25 = 1,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.59x = 4,783.25 × 1,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.59x = 6,402,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,667.12/3,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.62

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