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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.68, 5,247.70 and 1,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.68, 5,247.70 and 1,190.04 is: 1,784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.68 : 5,247.70 = 1,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.68/5,247.70 = 1,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.68x = 5,247.70 × 1,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.68x = 6,244,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,972.91/3,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.95

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