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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.80, 4,787.65 and 1,434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.80, 4,787.65 and 1,434.84 is: 2,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.80 : 4,787.65 = 1,434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.80/4,787.65 = 1,434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.80x = 4,787.65 × 1,434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.80x = 6,869,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869,508.02/3,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.91

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