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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.55, 4,782.70 and 2,465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.55, 4,782.70 and 2,465.55 is: 3,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.55 : 4,782.70 = 2,465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.55/4,782.70 = 2,465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.55x = 4,782.70 × 2,465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.55x = 11,791,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791,985.99/3,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.28

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