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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.82, 4,784.61 and 1,458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.82, 4,784.61 and 1,458.50 is: 2,187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.82 : 4,784.61 = 1,458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.82/4,784.61 = 1,458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.82x = 4,784.61 × 1,458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.82x = 6,978,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,353.69/3,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.01

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