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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189, 4,785.39 and 1,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189, 4,785.39 and 1,457.76 is: 2,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189 : 4,785.39 = 1,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189/4,785.39 = 1,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189x = 4,785.39 × 1,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189x = 6,975,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975,950.13/3,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.50

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