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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.47, 4,786.71 and 1,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.47, 4,786.71 and 1,437.11 is: 2,154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.47 : 4,786.71 = 1,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.47/4,786.71 = 1,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.47x = 4,786.71 × 1,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.47x = 6,879,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879,028.81/3,192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.77

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