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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.37, 3,543.84 and 1,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.37, 3,543.84 and 1,194.84 is: 1,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.37 : 3,543.84 = 1,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.37/3,543.84 = 1,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.37x = 3,543.84 × 1,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.37x = 4,234,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,321.79/2,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.37

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