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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.60, 4,792.56 and 1,463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.60, 4,792.56 and 1,463.84 is: 2,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.60 : 4,792.56 = 1,463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.60/4,792.56 = 1,463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.60x = 4,792.56 × 1,463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.60x = 7,015,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,541.03/3,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.38

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