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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.93, 4,410.98 and 1,798.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.93, 4,410.98 and 1,798.68 is: 2,482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.93 : 4,410.98 = 1,798.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.93/4,410.98 = 1,798.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.93x = 4,410.98 × 1,798.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.93x = 7,933,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,934.98/3,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.51

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