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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.79, 3,537.93 and 1,188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.79, 3,537.93 and 1,188.93 is: 1,782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.79 : 3,537.93 = 1,188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.79/3,537.93 = 1,188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.79x = 3,537.93 × 1,188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.79x = 4,206,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,351.11/2,359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.51

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