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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.63, 4,793.65 and 1,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.63, 4,793.65 and 1,004.44 is: 1,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.63 : 4,793.65 = 1,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.63/4,793.65 = 1,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.63x = 4,793.65 × 1,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.63x = 4,814,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,928.78/3,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.73

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