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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.06, 3,014.49 and 1,188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.06, 3,014.49 and 1,188.93 is: 1,783.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.06 : 3,014.49 = 1,188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.06/3,014.49 = 1,188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.06x = 3,014.49 × 1,188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.06x = 3,584,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,017.60/2,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.93

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