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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.97, 4,787.46 and 1,437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.97, 4,787.46 and 1,437.61 is: 2,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.97 : 4,787.46 = 1,437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.97/4,787.46 = 1,437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.97x = 4,787.46 × 1,437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.97x = 6,882,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,500.37/3,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.52

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