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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.39, 4,783.28 and 1,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.39, 4,783.28 and 1,546.31 is: 2,319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.39 : 4,783.28 = 1,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.39/4,783.28 = 1,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.39x = 4,783.28 × 1,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.39x = 7,396,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,396,402.05/3,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.06

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