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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.96, 3,542.76 and 1,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.96, 3,542.76 and 1,192.32 is: 1,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.96 : 3,542.76 = 1,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.96/3,542.76 = 1,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.96x = 3,542.76 × 1,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.96x = 4,224,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,103.60/2,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.39

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