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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.76, 3,645.62 and 1,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.76, 3,645.62 and 1,197.14 is: 1,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.76 : 3,645.62 = 1,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.76/3,645.62 = 1,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.76x = 3,645.62 × 1,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.76x = 4,364,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,311.54/2,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.19

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