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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.72, 4,791.96 and 1,344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.72, 4,791.96 and 1,344.87 is: 2,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.72 : 4,791.96 = 1,344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.72/4,791.96 = 1,344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.72x = 4,791.96 × 1,344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.72x = 6,444,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,563.25/3,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.62

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