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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.53, 4,793.54 and 1,552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.53, 4,793.54 and 1,552.59 is: 2,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.53 : 4,793.54 = 1,552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.53/4,793.54 = 1,552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.53x = 4,793.54 × 1,552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.53x = 7,442,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,394.51/3,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.27

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