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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.33, 3,547.65 and 1,196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.33, 3,547.65 and 1,196.69 is: 1,792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.33 : 3,547.65 = 1,196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.33/3,547.65 = 1,196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.33x = 3,547.65 × 1,196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.33x = 4,245,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,437.28/2,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.59

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