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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.74, 4,411.91 and 1,834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.74, 4,411.91 and 1,834.54 is: 2,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.74 : 4,411.91 = 1,834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.74/4,411.91 = 1,834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.74x = 4,411.91 × 1,834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.74x = 8,093,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,825.37/3,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.90

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