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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.41, 4,289.99 and 1,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.41, 4,289.99 and 1,194.35 is: 1,791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.41 : 4,289.99 = 1,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.41/4,289.99 = 1,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.41x = 4,289.99 × 1,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.41x = 5,123,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,722.13/2,859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.88

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