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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.47, 4,785.83 and 1,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.47, 4,785.83 and 1,316.75 is: 1,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.47 : 4,785.83 = 1,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.47/4,785.83 = 1,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.47x = 4,785.83 × 1,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.47x = 6,301,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,721.02/3,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.79

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