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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.72, 4,389.78 and 1,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.72, 4,389.78 and 1,194.52 is: 1,792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.72 : 4,389.78 = 1,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.72/4,389.78 = 1,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.72x = 4,389.78 × 1,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.72x = 5,243,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,680.01/2,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.27

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