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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.94, 4,903.40 and 1,189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.94, 4,903.40 and 1,189.41 is: 1,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.94 : 4,903.40 = 1,189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.94/4,903.40 = 1,189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.94x = 4,903.40 × 1,189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.94x = 5,832,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,152.99/3,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.11

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