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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.79, 4,562.44 and 1,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.79, 4,562.44 and 1,191.74 is: 1,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.79 : 4,562.44 = 1,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.79/4,562.44 = 1,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.79x = 4,562.44 × 1,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.79x = 5,437,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,227.86/3,042.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.92

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