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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.54, 4,791.32 and 1,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.54, 4,791.32 and 1,345.70 is: 2,017.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.54 : 4,791.32 = 1,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.54/4,791.32 = 1,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.54x = 4,791.32 × 1,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.54x = 6,447,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447,679.32/3,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.71

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