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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.06, 4,792.92 and 1,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.06, 4,792.92 and 1,441.60 is: 2,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.06 : 4,792.92 = 1,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.06/4,792.92 = 1,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.06x = 4,792.92 × 1,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.06x = 6,909,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,473.47/3,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.87

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