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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.80, 4,795.20 and 1,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.80, 4,795.20 and 1,005.53 is: 1,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.80 : 4,795.20 = 1,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.80/4,795.20 = 1,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.80x = 4,795.20 × 1,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.80x = 4,821,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,693.48/3,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.29

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