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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014.23, 3,016.18 and 1,193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014.23, 3,016.18 and 1,193.09 is: 1,786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014.23 : 3,016.18 = 1,193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014.23/3,016.18 = 1,193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014.23x = 3,016.18 × 1,193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014.23x = 3,598,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,568.23/2,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.57

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