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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.09, 4,786.87 and 1,342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.09, 4,786.87 and 1,342.89 is: 2,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.09 : 4,786.87 = 1,342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.09/4,786.87 = 1,342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.09x = 4,786.87 × 1,342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.09x = 6,428,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,239.85/3,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.91

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