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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.92, 4,783.11 and 1,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.92, 4,783.11 and 1,108.14 is: 1,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.92 : 4,783.11 = 1,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.92/4,783.11 = 1,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.92x = 4,783.11 × 1,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.92x = 5,300,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,355.52/3,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.64

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