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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.89, 4,795.35 and 1,116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.89, 4,795.35 and 1,116.89 is: 1,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.89 : 4,795.35 = 1,116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.89/4,795.35 = 1,116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.89x = 4,795.35 × 1,116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.89x = 5,355,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,854.48/3,196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.33

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