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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.79, 3,013.63 and 1,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.79, 3,013.63 and 1,189.07 is: 1,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.79 : 3,013.63 = 1,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.79/3,013.63 = 1,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.79x = 3,013.63 × 1,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.79x = 3,583,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,396.01/2,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.91

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