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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.83, 4,792.70 and 1,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.83, 4,792.70 and 1,003.74 is: 1,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.83 : 4,792.70 = 1,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.83/4,792.70 = 1,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.83x = 4,792.70 × 1,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.83x = 4,810,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,624.70/3,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.75

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