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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.28, 4,793.39 and 1,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.28, 4,793.39 and 1,636.16 is: 2,454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.28 : 4,793.39 = 1,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.28/4,793.39 = 1,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.28x = 4,793.39 × 1,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.28x = 7,842,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,744.80/3,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.48

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