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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.04, 3,543.38 and 1,192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.04, 3,543.38 and 1,192.18 is: 1,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.04 : 3,543.38 = 1,192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.04/3,543.38 = 1,192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.04x = 3,543.38 × 1,192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.04x = 4,224,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,346.77/2,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.92

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