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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.04, 4,785.07 and 968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.04, 4,785.07 and 968.90 is: 1,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.04 : 4,785.07 = 968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.04/4,785.07 = 968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.04x = 4,785.07 × 968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.04x = 4,636,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,227.98/3,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.35

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