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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.91, 4,903.96 and 1,191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.91, 4,903.96 and 1,191.83 is: 1,787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.91 : 4,903.96 = 1,191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.91/4,903.96 = 1,191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.91x = 4,903.96 × 1,191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.91x = 5,844,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,844,695.93/3,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.96

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