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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.73, 4,869.62 and 1,194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.73, 4,869.62 and 1,194.25 is: 1,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.73 : 4,869.62 = 1,194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.73/4,869.62 = 1,194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.73x = 4,869.62 × 1,194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.73x = 5,815,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,537.71/3,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.20

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