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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.68, 4,773.88 and 1,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.68, 4,773.88 and 1,538.92 is: 2,304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.68 : 4,773.88 = 1,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.68/4,773.88 = 1,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.68x = 4,773.88 × 1,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.68x = 7,346,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,619.41/3,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.69

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