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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.73, 5,248.63 and 1,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.73, 5,248.63 and 1,189.69 is: 1,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.73 : 5,248.63 = 1,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.73/5,248.63 = 1,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.73x = 5,248.63 × 1,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.73x = 6,244,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,230.99/3,498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.71

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