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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.67, 2,472.62 and 1,193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.67, 2,472.62 and 1,193.14 is: 1,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.67 : 2,472.62 = 1,193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.67/2,472.62 = 1,193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.67x = 2,472.62 × 1,193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.67x = 2,950,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,181.83/1,791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.61

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