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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.76, 4,783.28 and 1,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.76, 4,783.28 and 1,315.04 is: 1,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.76 : 4,783.28 = 1,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.76/4,783.28 = 1,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.76x = 4,783.28 × 1,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.76x = 6,290,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,204.53/3,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.24

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