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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.63, 4,790.79 and 1,343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.63, 4,790.79 and 1,343.58 is: 2,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.63 : 4,790.79 = 1,343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.63/4,790.79 = 1,343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.63x = 4,790.79 × 1,343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.63x = 6,436,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,436,809.63/3,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.15

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