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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.98, 4,779.06 and 1,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.98, 4,779.06 and 1,542.18 is: 2,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.98 : 4,779.06 = 1,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.98/4,779.06 = 1,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.98x = 4,779.06 × 1,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.98x = 7,370,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370,170.75/3,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.69

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