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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.83, 4,789.40 and 1,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.83, 4,789.40 and 1,001.58 is: 1,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.83 : 4,789.40 = 1,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.83/4,789.40 = 1,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.83x = 4,789.40 × 1,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.83x = 4,796,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,962.24/3,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.42

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