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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.98, 4,410.39 and 1,798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.98, 4,410.39 and 1,798.73 is: 2,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.98 : 4,410.39 = 1,798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.98/4,410.39 = 1,798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.98x = 4,410.39 × 1,798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.98x = 7,933,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,100.80/3,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.21

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