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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.72, 4,795.64 and 1,636.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.72, 4,795.64 and 1,636.76 is: 2,454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.72 : 4,795.64 = 1,636.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.72/4,795.64 = 1,636.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.72x = 4,795.64 × 1,636.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.72x = 7,849,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849,311.73/3,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.66

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