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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.58, 2,901.88 and 1,194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.58, 2,901.88 and 1,194.42 is: 1,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.58 : 2,901.88 = 1,194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.58/2,901.88 = 1,194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.58x = 2,901.88 × 1,194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.58x = 3,466,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,061.00/1,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.63

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