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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.06, 4,792.56 and 1,439.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.06, 4,792.56 and 1,439.55 is: 2,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.06 : 4,792.56 = 1,439.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.06/4,792.56 = 1,439.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.06x = 4,792.56 × 1,439.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.06x = 6,899,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,129.75/3,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.99

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