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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.68, 4,785.22 and 1,611.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.68, 4,785.22 and 1,611.38 is: 2,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.68 : 4,785.22 = 1,611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.68/4,785.22 = 1,611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.68x = 4,785.22 × 1,611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.68x = 7,710,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,710,807.80/3,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.91

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