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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.24, 3,014.26 and 1,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.24, 3,014.26 and 1,188.10 is: 1,782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.24 : 3,014.26 = 1,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.24/3,014.26 = 1,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.24x = 3,014.26 × 1,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.24x = 3,581,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,242.31/2,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.39

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