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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.51, 4,784.40 and 1,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.51, 4,784.40 and 1,547.44 is: 2,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.51 : 4,784.40 = 1,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.51/4,784.40 = 1,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.51x = 4,784.40 × 1,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.51x = 7,403,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403,559.98/3,189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.22

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