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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.99, 3,739.32 and 1,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.99, 3,739.32 and 1,194.75 is: 1,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.99 : 3,739.32 = 1,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.99/3,739.32 = 1,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.99x = 3,739.32 × 1,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.99x = 4,467,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,552.57/2,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.33

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