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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.61, 4,788.91 and 1,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.61, 4,788.91 and 1,001.51 is: 1,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.61 : 4,788.91 = 1,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.61/4,788.91 = 1,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.61x = 4,788.91 × 1,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.61x = 4,796,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,112.30/3,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.25

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