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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.16, 5,082.26 and 1,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.16, 5,082.26 and 1,196.76 is: 1,795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.16 : 5,082.26 = 1,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.16/5,082.26 = 1,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.16x = 5,082.26 × 1,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.16x = 6,082,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,245.48/3,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.15

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