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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.70, 4,775.73 and 1,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.70, 4,775.73 and 1,799.35 is: 2,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.70 : 4,775.73 = 1,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.70/4,775.73 = 1,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.70x = 4,775.73 × 1,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.70x = 8,593,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,209.78/3,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.59

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