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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.80, 4,783.60 and 1,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.80, 4,783.60 and 1,546.04 is: 2,319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.80 : 4,783.60 = 1,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.80/4,783.60 = 1,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.80x = 4,783.60 × 1,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.80x = 7,395,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,636.94/3,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.98

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