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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.91, 3,354.33 and 1,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.91, 3,354.33 and 1,196.73 is: 1,794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.91 : 3,354.33 = 1,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.91/3,354.33 = 1,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.91x = 3,354.33 × 1,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.91x = 4,014,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,227.34/2,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.55

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