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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.72, 4,794.06 and 1,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.72, 4,794.06 and 1,004.24 is: 1,506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.72 : 4,794.06 = 1,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.72/4,794.06 = 1,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.72x = 4,794.06 × 1,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.72x = 4,814,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,386.81/3,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.51

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