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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.72, 4,793.43 and 1,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.72, 4,793.43 and 1,346.24 is: 2,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.72 : 4,793.43 = 1,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.72/4,793.43 = 1,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.72x = 4,793.43 × 1,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.72x = 6,453,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453,083.24/3,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.92

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