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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.49, 3,637.51 and 1,193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.49, 3,637.51 and 1,193.79 is: 1,790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.49 : 3,637.51 = 1,193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.49/3,637.51 = 1,193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.49x = 3,637.51 × 1,193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.49x = 4,342,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,413.26/2,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.32

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