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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.62, 3,735.24 and 1,191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.62, 3,735.24 and 1,191.19 is: 1,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.62 : 3,735.24 = 1,191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.62/3,735.24 = 1,191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.62x = 3,735.24 × 1,191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.62x = 4,449,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,371.20/2,489.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.17

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