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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.59, 4,790.37 and 1,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.59, 4,790.37 and 1,002.48 is: 1,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.59 : 4,790.37 = 1,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.59/4,790.37 = 1,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.59x = 4,790.37 × 1,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.59x = 4,802,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,250.12/3,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.72

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