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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.35, 4,791.21 and 1,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.35, 4,791.21 and 1,001.88 is: 1,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.35 : 4,791.21 = 1,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.35/4,791.21 = 1,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.35x = 4,791.21 × 1,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.35x = 4,800,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,217.47/3,194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.72

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