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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.44, 4,792.97 and 1,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.44, 4,792.97 and 1,004.58 is: 1,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.44 : 4,792.97 = 1,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.44/4,792.97 = 1,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.44x = 4,792.97 × 1,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.44x = 4,814,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,924.31/3,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.34

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