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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.18, 3,741.39 and 1,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.18, 3,741.39 and 1,194.75 is: 1,792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.18 : 3,741.39 = 1,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.18/3,741.39 = 1,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.18x = 3,741.39 × 1,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.18x = 4,470,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,025.70/2,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.90

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