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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.37, 3,633.93 and 1,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.37, 3,633.93 and 1,189.82 is: 1,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.37 : 3,633.93 = 1,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.37/3,633.93 = 1,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.37x = 3,633.93 × 1,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.37x = 4,323,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,731.68/2,422.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.92

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