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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.51, 4,790.42 and 1,436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.51, 4,790.42 and 1,436.62 is: 2,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.51 : 4,790.42 = 1,436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.51/4,790.42 = 1,436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.51x = 4,790.42 × 1,436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.51x = 6,882,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,013.18/3,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.00

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