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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.94, 4,795.38 and 1,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.94, 4,795.38 and 1,735.76 is: 2,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.94 : 4,795.38 = 1,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.94/4,795.38 = 1,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.94x = 4,795.38 × 1,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.94x = 8,323,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,323,628.79/3,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.62

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