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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.09, 4,901.59 and 1,187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.09, 4,901.59 and 1,187.06 is: 1,780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.09 : 4,901.59 = 1,187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.09/4,901.59 = 1,187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.09x = 4,901.59 × 1,187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.09x = 5,818,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,475.49/3,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.94

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