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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.94, 3,869.22 and 1,194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.94, 3,869.22 and 1,194.33 is: 1,789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.94 : 3,869.22 = 1,194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.94/3,869.22 = 1,194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.94x = 3,869.22 × 1,194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.94x = 4,621,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,125.52/2,582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.10

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