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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.69, 4,784.98 and 1,435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.69, 4,784.98 and 1,435.82 is: 2,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.69 : 4,784.98 = 1,435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.69/4,784.98 = 1,435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.69x = 4,784.98 × 1,435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.69x = 6,870,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,369.98/3,192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.91

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