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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.47, 3,637.18 and 1,193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.47, 3,637.18 and 1,193.46 is: 1,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.47 : 3,637.18 = 1,193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.47/3,637.18 = 1,193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.47x = 3,637.18 × 1,193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.47x = 4,340,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,828.84/2,425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.69

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