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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.68, 4,772.60 and 2,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.68, 4,772.60 and 2,704.74 is: 4,038.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.68 : 4,772.60 = 2,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.68/4,772.60 = 2,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.68x = 4,772.60 × 2,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.68x = 12,908,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908,628.60/3,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.14

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