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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.68, 4,895.76 and 1,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.68, 4,895.76 and 1,184.24 is: 1,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.68 : 4,895.76 = 1,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.68/4,895.76 = 1,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.68x = 4,895.76 × 1,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.68x = 5,797,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,754.82/3,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.90

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