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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.63, 4,794.95 and 1,897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.63, 4,794.95 and 1,897.39 is: 2,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.63 : 4,794.95 = 1,897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.63/4,794.95 = 1,897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.63x = 4,794.95 × 1,897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.63x = 9,097,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,890.18/3,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.09

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