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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.08, 4,786.59 and 1,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.08, 4,786.59 and 1,111.82 is: 1,667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.08 : 4,786.59 = 1,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.08/4,786.59 = 1,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.08x = 4,786.59 × 1,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.08x = 5,321,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321,843.99/3,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.21

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