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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.96, 3,368.55 and 1,193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.96, 3,368.55 and 1,193.36 is: 1,786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.96 : 3,368.55 = 1,193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.96/3,368.55 = 1,193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.96x = 3,368.55 × 1,193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.96x = 4,019,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,875.99/2,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.65

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