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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202, 4,795.26 and 1,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202, 4,795.26 and 1,554.46 is: 2,327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202 : 4,795.26 = 1,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202/4,795.26 = 1,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202x = 4,795.26 × 1,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202x = 7,454,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,039.86/3,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.93

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