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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,530.93, 5,296.46 and 1,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,530.93, 5,296.46 and 1,190.97 is: 1,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,530.93 : 5,296.46 = 1,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,530.93/5,296.46 = 1,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,530.93x = 5,296.46 × 1,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,530.93x = 6,307,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,919.01/3,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.48

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