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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.59, 4,793.38 and 1,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.59, 4,793.38 and 1,004.54 is: 1,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.59 : 4,793.38 = 1,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.59/4,793.38 = 1,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.59x = 4,793.38 × 1,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.59x = 4,815,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,115.47/3,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.80

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