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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.59, 4,788.57 and 1,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.59, 4,788.57 and 1,001.34 is: 1,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.59 : 4,788.57 = 1,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.59/4,788.57 = 1,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.59x = 4,788.57 × 1,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.59x = 4,794,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,986.68/3,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.91

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