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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.83, 3,789.73 and 1,193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.83, 3,789.73 and 1,193.79 is: 1,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.83 : 3,789.73 = 1,193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.83/3,789.73 = 1,193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.83x = 3,789.73 × 1,193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.83x = 4,524,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,141.78/2,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.32

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