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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.61, 4,753.59 and 1,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.61, 4,753.59 and 1,194.20 is: 1,791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.61 : 4,753.59 = 1,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.61/4,753.59 = 1,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.61x = 4,753.59 × 1,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.61x = 5,676,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,723.41/3,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.55

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