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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.80, 4,792.97 and 1,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.80, 4,792.97 and 1,003.52 is: 1,505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.80 : 4,792.97 = 1,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.80/4,792.97 = 1,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.80x = 4,792.97 × 1,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.80x = 4,809,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,848.22/3,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.53

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