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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.95, 4,795.70 and 1,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.95, 4,795.70 and 1,348.38 is: 2,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.95 : 4,795.70 = 1,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.95/4,795.70 = 1,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.95x = 4,795.70 × 1,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.95x = 6,466,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,419.22/3,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.32

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