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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.49, 4,785.35 and 1,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.49, 4,785.35 and 1,343.60 is: 2,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.49 : 4,785.35 = 1,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.49/4,785.35 = 1,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.49x = 4,785.35 × 1,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.49x = 6,429,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,575.69/3,193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.34

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