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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.08, 4,783.04 and 1,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.08, 4,783.04 and 1,544.72 is: 2,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.08 : 4,783.04 = 1,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.08/4,783.04 = 1,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.08x = 4,783.04 × 1,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.08x = 7,388,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,457.55/3,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.53

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