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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.71, 4,778.82 and 1,545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.71, 4,778.82 and 1,545.39 is: 2,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.71 : 4,778.82 = 1,545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.71/4,778.82 = 1,545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.71x = 4,778.82 × 1,545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.71x = 7,385,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,385,140.64/3,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.75

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