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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.08, 3,549.81 and 1,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.08, 3,549.81 and 1,195.91 is: 1,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.08 : 3,549.81 = 1,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.08/3,549.81 = 1,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.08x = 3,549.81 × 1,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.08x = 4,245,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,229.55/2,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.96

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