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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.91, 3,013.82 and 1,189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.91, 3,013.82 and 1,189.19 is: 1,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.91 : 3,013.82 = 1,189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.91/3,013.82 = 1,189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.91x = 3,013.82 × 1,189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.91x = 3,584,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,004.61/2,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.10

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