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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.12, 3,266.46 and 1,192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.12, 3,266.46 and 1,192.45 is: 1,785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.12 : 3,266.46 = 1,192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.12/3,266.46 = 1,192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.12x = 3,266.46 × 1,192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.12x = 3,895,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,090.23/2,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.82

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