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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.60, 3,642.30 and 1,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.60, 3,642.30 and 1,195.40 is: 1,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.60 : 3,642.30 = 1,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.60/3,642.30 = 1,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.60x = 3,642.30 × 1,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.60x = 4,354,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,005.42/2,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.28

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