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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.95, 4,799.06 and 1,901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.95, 4,799.06 and 1,901.15 is: 2,853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.95 : 4,799.06 = 1,901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.95/4,799.06 = 1,901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.95x = 4,799.06 × 1,901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.95x = 9,123,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,732.92/3,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.89

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