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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.98, 4,794.63 and 1,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.98, 4,794.63 and 1,004.66 is: 1,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.98 : 4,794.63 = 1,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.98/4,794.63 = 1,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.98x = 4,794.63 × 1,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.98x = 4,816,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,972.98/3,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.20

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