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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.61, 5,084.43 and 1,196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.61, 5,084.43 and 1,196.94 is: 1,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.61 : 5,084.43 = 1,196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.61/5,084.43 = 1,196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.61x = 5,084.43 × 1,196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.61x = 6,085,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,757.64/3,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.42

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