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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.34, 4,791.84 and 1,770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.34, 4,791.84 and 1,770.26 is: 2,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.34 : 4,791.84 = 1,770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.34/4,791.84 = 1,770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.34x = 4,791.84 × 1,770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.34x = 8,482,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,802.68/3,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.74

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