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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.63, 4,786.49 and 1,344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.63, 4,786.49 and 1,344.09 is: 2,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.63 : 4,786.49 = 1,344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.63/4,786.49 = 1,344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.63x = 4,786.49 × 1,344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.63x = 6,433,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,494.65/3,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.48

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