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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.83, 5,124.98 and 1,194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.83, 5,124.98 and 1,194.99 is: 1,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.83 : 5,124.98 = 1,194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.83/5,124.98 = 1,194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.83x = 5,124.98 × 1,194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.83x = 6,124,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,299.85/3,415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.92

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