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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.03, 3,738.08 and 1,194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.03, 3,738.08 and 1,194.41 is: 1,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.03 : 3,738.08 = 1,194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.03/3,738.08 = 1,194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.03x = 3,738.08 × 1,194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.03x = 4,464,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,812.46/2,492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.63

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