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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.83, 4,779.24 and 2,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.83, 4,779.24 and 2,065.59 is: 3,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.83 : 4,779.24 = 2,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.83/4,779.24 = 2,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.83x = 4,779.24 × 2,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.83x = 9,871,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,871,950.35/3,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.92

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