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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.70, 4,792.85 and 1,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.70, 4,792.85 and 1,114.74 is: 1,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.70 : 4,792.85 = 1,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.70/4,792.85 = 1,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.70x = 4,792.85 × 1,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.70x = 5,342,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,762.24/3,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.38

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