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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.49, 4,256.42 and 1,194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.49, 4,256.42 and 1,194.13 is: 1,790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.49 : 4,256.42 = 1,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.49/4,256.42 = 1,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.49x = 4,256.42 × 1,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.49x = 5,082,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,718.81/2,838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.64

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