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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.64, 4,779.46 and 1,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.64, 4,779.46 and 1,626.02 is: 2,435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.64 : 4,779.46 = 1,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.64/4,779.46 = 1,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.64x = 4,779.46 × 1,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.64x = 7,771,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,497.55/3,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.72

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