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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.38, 4,792.16 and 1,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.38, 4,792.16 and 1,614.82 is: 2,421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.38 : 4,792.16 = 1,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.38/4,792.16 = 1,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.38x = 4,792.16 × 1,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.38x = 7,738,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,475.81/3,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.77

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