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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.77, 4,460.87 and 1,194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.77, 4,460.87 and 1,194.83 is: 1,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.77 : 4,460.87 = 1,194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.77/4,460.87 = 1,194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.77x = 4,460.87 × 1,194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.77x = 5,329,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,986.48/2,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.33

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