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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.68, 4,257.27 and 1,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.68, 4,257.27 and 1,194.36 is: 1,792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.68 : 4,257.27 = 1,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.68/4,257.27 = 1,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.68x = 4,257.27 × 1,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.68x = 5,084,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,713.00/2,836.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.49

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