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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.81, 4,787.31 and 1,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.81, 4,787.31 and 1,635.75 is: 2,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.81 : 4,787.31 = 1,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.81/4,787.31 = 1,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.81x = 4,787.31 × 1,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.81x = 7,830,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,842.33/3,195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.35

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