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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.20, 3,548.49 and 1,195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.20, 3,548.49 and 1,195.03 is: 1,793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.20 : 3,548.49 = 1,195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.20/3,548.49 = 1,195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.20x = 3,548.49 × 1,195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.20x = 4,240,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,543.13/2,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.65

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