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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248.61, 4,874.35 and 1,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248.61, 4,874.35 and 1,196.13 is: 1,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248.61 : 4,874.35 = 1,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248.61/4,874.35 = 1,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248.61x = 4,874.35 × 1,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248.61x = 5,830,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830,328.90/3,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.72

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