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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.46, 3,794.58 and 1,232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.46, 3,794.58 and 1,232.19 is: 1,845.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.46 : 3,794.58 = 1,232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.46/3,794.58 = 1,232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.46x = 3,794.58 × 1,232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.46x = 4,675,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,643.53/2,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.56

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