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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.19, 3,011.41 and 1,187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.19, 3,011.41 and 1,187.45 is: 1,638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.19 : 3,011.41 = 1,187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.19/3,011.41 = 1,187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.19x = 3,011.41 × 1,187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.19x = 3,575,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,880.78/2,182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.67

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