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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.15, 3,014.20 and 1,189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.15, 3,014.20 and 1,189.37 is: 1,641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.15 : 3,014.20 = 1,189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.15/3,014.20 = 1,189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.15x = 3,014.20 × 1,189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.15x = 3,584,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,999.05/2,184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.37

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