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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.48, 4,785.33 and 1,546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.48, 4,785.33 and 1,546.77 is: 2,318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.48 : 4,785.33 = 1,546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.48/4,785.33 = 1,546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.48x = 4,785.33 × 1,546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.48x = 7,401,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,804.88/3,192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.51

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