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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.65, 4,790.97 and 1,632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.65, 4,790.97 and 1,632.83 is: 2,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.65 : 4,790.97 = 1,632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.65/4,790.97 = 1,632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.65x = 4,790.97 × 1,632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.65x = 7,822,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,815.59/3,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.49

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