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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.93, 5,126.49 and 1,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.93, 5,126.49 and 1,196.28 is: 1,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.93 : 5,126.49 = 1,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.93/5,126.49 = 1,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.93x = 5,126.49 × 1,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.93x = 6,132,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,717.46/3,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.28

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