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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.08, 3,739.58 and 1,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.08, 3,739.58 and 1,194.20 is: 1,791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.08 : 3,739.58 = 1,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.08/3,739.58 = 1,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.08x = 3,739.58 × 1,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.08x = 4,465,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,806.44/2,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.28

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