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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.80, 3,637.84 and 1,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.80, 3,637.84 and 1,194.52 is: 1,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.80 : 3,637.84 = 1,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.80/3,637.84 = 1,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.80x = 3,637.84 × 1,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.80x = 4,345,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,472.64/2,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.62

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