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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.76, 4,914.34 and 1,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.76, 4,914.34 and 1,196.44 is: 1,794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.76 : 4,914.34 = 1,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.76/4,914.34 = 1,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.76x = 4,914.34 × 1,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.76x = 5,879,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,712.95/3,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.37

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