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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.47, 4,748.33 and 1,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.47, 4,748.33 and 1,190.90 is: 1,786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.47 : 4,748.33 = 1,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.47/4,748.33 = 1,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.47x = 4,748.33 × 1,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.47x = 5,654,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654,756.50/3,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.39

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