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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.70, 4,793.55 and 1,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.70, 4,793.55 and 1,737.70 is: 2,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.70 : 4,793.55 = 1,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.70/4,793.55 = 1,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.70x = 4,793.55 × 1,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.70x = 8,329,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329,751.84/3,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.55

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