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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.70, 4,773.87 and 1,795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.70, 4,773.87 and 1,795.78 is: 2,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.70 : 4,773.87 = 1,795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.70/4,773.87 = 1,795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.70x = 4,773.87 × 1,795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.70x = 8,572,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,820.27/3,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.19

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