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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.94, 4,786.52 and 1,140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.94, 4,786.52 and 1,140.46 is: 1,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.94 : 4,786.52 = 1,140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.94/4,786.52 = 1,140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.94x = 4,786.52 × 1,140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.94x = 5,458,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,834.60/3,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.66

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