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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.67, 3,548 and 1,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.67, 3,548 and 1,195.75 is: 1,794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.67 : 3,548 = 1,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.67/3,548 = 1,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.67x = 3,548 × 1,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.67x = 4,242,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,521/2,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.13

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