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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.93, 4,790.76 and 1,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.93, 4,790.76 and 1,462.07 is: 2,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.93 : 4,790.76 = 1,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.93/4,790.76 = 1,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.93x = 4,790.76 × 1,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.93x = 7,004,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,402.52/3,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.35

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