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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.19, 3,014.13 and 1,189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.19, 3,014.13 and 1,189.47 is: 1,641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.19 : 3,014.13 = 1,189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.19/3,014.13 = 1,189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.19x = 3,014.13 × 1,189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.19x = 3,585,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,217.21/2,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.44

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