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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.36, 3,641.44 and 1,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.36, 3,641.44 and 1,194.84 is: 1,792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.36 : 3,641.44 = 1,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.36/3,641.44 = 1,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.36x = 3,641.44 × 1,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.36x = 4,350,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,938.17/2,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.46

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