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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.68, 4,410.64 and 1,798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.68, 4,410.64 and 1,798.43 is: 2,482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.68 : 4,410.64 = 1,798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.68/4,410.64 = 1,798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.68x = 4,410.64 × 1,798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.68x = 7,932,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932,211.77/3,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.17

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