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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.19, 3,032.82 and 1,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.19, 3,032.82 and 1,189.46 is: 1,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.19 : 3,032.82 = 1,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.19/3,032.82 = 1,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.19x = 3,032.82 × 1,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.19x = 3,607,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,418.08/2,021.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.80

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