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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.37, 3,014.33 and 1,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.37, 3,014.33 and 1,189.64 is: 1,641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.37 : 3,014.33 = 1,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.37/3,014.33 = 1,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.37x = 3,014.33 × 1,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.37x = 3,585,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,969.13/2,184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.65

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