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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.88, 3,348.78 and 1,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.88, 3,348.78 and 1,194.04 is: 1,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.88 : 3,348.78 = 1,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.88/3,348.78 = 1,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.88x = 3,348.78 × 1,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.88x = 3,998,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,577.27/2,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.37

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