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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.60, 3,740.40 and 1,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.60, 3,740.40 and 1,195.20 is: 1,790.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.60 : 3,740.40 = 1,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.60/3,740.40 = 1,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.60x = 3,740.40 × 1,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.60x = 4,470,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,526.08/2,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.65

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