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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.46, 4,790.42 and 1,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.46, 4,790.42 and 1,344.87 is: 2,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.46 : 4,790.42 = 1,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.46/4,790.42 = 1,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.46x = 4,790.42 × 1,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.46x = 6,442,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,492.15/3,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.03

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