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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.24, 4,795.66 and 1,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.24, 4,795.66 and 1,553 is: 2,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.24 : 4,795.66 = 1,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.24/4,795.66 = 1,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.24x = 4,795.66 × 1,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.24x = 7,447,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,659.98/3,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.86

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