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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.34, 4,794.50 and 1,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.34, 4,794.50 and 1,005.29 is: 1,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.34 : 4,794.50 = 1,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.34/4,794.50 = 1,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.34x = 4,794.50 × 1,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.34x = 4,819,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,841.45/3,196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.93

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