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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.61, 4,794.90 and 1,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.61, 4,794.90 and 1,006.46 is: 1,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.61 : 4,794.90 = 1,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.61/4,794.90 = 1,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.61x = 4,794.90 × 1,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.61x = 4,825,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,865.29/3,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.21

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