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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.30, 3,737.52 and 1,194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.30, 3,737.52 and 1,194.06 is: 1,789.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.30 : 3,737.52 = 1,194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.30/3,737.52 = 1,194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.30x = 3,737.52 × 1,194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.30x = 4,462,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,823.13/2,493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.93

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