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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.62, 4,780.46 and 2,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.62, 4,780.46 and 2,534.52 is: 3,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.62 : 4,780.46 = 2,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.62/4,780.46 = 2,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.62x = 4,780.46 × 2,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.62x = 12,116,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,116,158.81/3,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.43

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