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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.26, 4,790.43 and 1,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.26, 4,790.43 and 1,462.02 is: 2,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.26 : 4,790.43 = 1,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.26/4,790.43 = 1,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.26x = 4,790.43 × 1,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.26x = 7,003,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,704.47/3,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.28

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