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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.27, 3,639.05 and 1,193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.27, 3,639.05 and 1,193.35 is: 1,789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.27 : 3,639.05 = 1,193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.27/3,639.05 = 1,193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.27x = 3,639.05 × 1,193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.27x = 4,342,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,663.30/2,426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.85

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