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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.02, 3,638.68 and 1,193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.02, 3,638.68 and 1,193.10 is: 1,789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.02 : 3,638.68 = 1,193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.02/3,638.68 = 1,193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.02x = 3,638.68 × 1,193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.02x = 4,341,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,306.13/2,426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.48

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