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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.52, 4,911.36 and 1,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.52, 4,911.36 and 1,194.52 is: 1,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.52 : 4,911.36 = 1,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.52/4,911.36 = 1,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.52x = 4,911.36 × 1,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.52x = 5,866,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,717.75/3,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.17

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