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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.32, 4,786.20 and 1,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.32, 4,786.20 and 1,956.96 is: 2,935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.32 : 4,786.20 = 1,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.32/4,786.20 = 1,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.32x = 4,786.20 × 1,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.32x = 9,366,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366,401.95/3,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.88

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