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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.63, 4,792.65 and 1,003.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.63, 4,792.65 and 1,003.38 is: 1,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.63 : 4,792.65 = 1,003.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.63/4,792.65 = 1,003.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.63x = 4,792.65 × 1,003.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.63x = 4,808,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,849.16/3,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.29

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