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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.75, 3,013.53 and 1,189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.75, 3,013.53 and 1,189.05 is: 1,640.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.75 : 3,013.53 = 1,189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.75/3,013.53 = 1,189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.75x = 3,013.53 × 1,189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.75x = 3,583,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,222.78/2,183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.86

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