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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.96, 4,794.90 and 1,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.96, 4,794.90 and 1,004.70 is: 1,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.96 : 4,794.90 = 1,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.96/4,794.90 = 1,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.96x = 4,794.90 × 1,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.96x = 4,817,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,450.24/3,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.36

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