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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.83, 4,909.46 and 1,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.83, 4,909.46 and 1,192.14 is: 1,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.83 : 4,909.46 = 1,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.83/4,909.46 = 1,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.83x = 4,909.46 × 1,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.83x = 5,852,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,757.68/3,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.29

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