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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.06, 4,792.40 and 1,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.06, 4,792.40 and 1,004.20 is: 1,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.06 : 4,792.40 = 1,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.06/4,792.40 = 1,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.06x = 4,792.40 × 1,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.06x = 4,812,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,528.08/3,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.77

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