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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.70, 4,785.85 and 1,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.70, 4,785.85 and 1,958.29 is: 2,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.70 : 4,785.85 = 1,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.70/4,785.85 = 1,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.70x = 4,785.85 × 1,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.70x = 9,372,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,065.34/3,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.30

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