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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.03, 4,905.59 and 1,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.03, 4,905.59 and 1,190.14 is: 1,785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.03 : 4,905.59 = 1,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.03/4,905.59 = 1,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.03x = 4,905.59 × 1,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.03x = 5,838,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,338.88/3,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.41

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