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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.36, 4,792.68 and 1,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.36, 4,792.68 and 1,003.86 is: 1,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.36 : 4,792.68 = 1,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.36/4,792.68 = 1,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.36x = 4,792.68 × 1,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.36x = 4,811,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,179.74/3,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.68

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