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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.93, 4,792.62 and 1,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.93, 4,792.62 and 1,003.83 is: 1,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.93 : 4,792.62 = 1,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.93/4,792.62 = 1,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.93x = 4,792.62 × 1,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.93x = 4,810,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,975.73/3,194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.82

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