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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.75, 4,255.92 and 1,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.75, 4,255.92 and 1,194.35 is: 1,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.75 : 4,255.92 = 1,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.75/4,255.92 = 1,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.75x = 4,255.92 × 1,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.75x = 5,083,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,036.77/2,837.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.22

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