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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.49, 4,247.40 and 1,190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.49, 4,247.40 and 1,190.13 is: 1,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.49 : 4,247.40 = 1,190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.49/4,247.40 = 1,190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.49x = 4,247.40 × 1,190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.49x = 5,054,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,958.16/2,834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.37

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