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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.48, 3,642.27 and 1,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.48, 3,642.27 and 1,195.46 is: 1,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.48 : 3,642.27 = 1,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.48/3,642.27 = 1,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.48x = 3,642.27 × 1,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.48x = 4,354,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,179.06/2,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.96

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