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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.43, 4,905.72 and 1,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.43, 4,905.72 and 1,190.97 is: 1,785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.43 : 4,905.72 = 1,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.43/4,905.72 = 1,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.43x = 4,905.72 × 1,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.43x = 5,842,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,548.20/3,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.38

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