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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.48, 3,515.88 and 1,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.48, 3,515.88 and 1,189.04 is: 1,784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.48 : 3,515.88 = 1,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.48/3,515.88 = 1,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.48x = 3,515.88 × 1,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.48x = 4,180,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,521.96/2,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.66

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