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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.27, 4,792.91 and 1,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.27, 4,792.91 and 1,004.18 is: 1,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.27 : 4,792.91 = 1,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.27/4,792.91 = 1,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.27x = 4,792.91 × 1,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.27x = 4,812,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,915.38/3,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.26

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