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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.16, 4,794.44 and 1,004.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.16, 4,794.44 and 1,004.97 is: 1,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.16 : 4,794.44 = 1,004.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.16/4,794.44 = 1,004.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.16x = 4,794.44 × 1,004.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.16x = 4,818,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,263.34/3,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.52

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