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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.54, 4,779.42 and 1,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.54, 4,779.42 and 1,630.48 is: 2,442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.54 : 4,779.42 = 1,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.54/4,779.42 = 1,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.54x = 4,779.42 × 1,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.54x = 7,792,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,748.79/3,190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.45

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