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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.84, 4,792.87 and 1,003.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.84, 4,792.87 and 1,003.69 is: 1,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.84 : 4,792.87 = 1,003.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.84/4,792.87 = 1,003.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.84x = 4,792.87 × 1,003.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.84x = 4,810,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,562.94/3,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.73

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