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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.72, 3,350.85 and 1,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.72, 3,350.85 and 1,194.76 is: 1,792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.72 : 3,350.85 = 1,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.72/3,350.85 = 1,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.72x = 3,350.85 × 1,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.72x = 4,003,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,453.17/2,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.28

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