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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.73, 4,914.90 and 1,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.73, 4,914.90 and 1,195.89 is: 1,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.73 : 4,914.90 = 1,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.73/4,914.90 = 1,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.73x = 4,914.90 × 1,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.73x = 5,877,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,679.76/3,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.31

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