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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.94, 4,901.90 and 1,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.94, 4,901.90 and 1,188.41 is: 1,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.94 : 4,901.90 = 1,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.94/4,901.90 = 1,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.94x = 4,901.90 × 1,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.94x = 5,825,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,466.98/3,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.61

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