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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.64, 3,509.52 and 1,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.64, 3,509.52 and 1,189.20 is: 1,781.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.64 : 3,509.52 = 1,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.64/3,509.52 = 1,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.64x = 3,509.52 × 1,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.64x = 4,173,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,521.18/2,342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.55

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