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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.49, 3,014.57 and 1,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.49, 3,014.57 and 1,189.76 is: 1,641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.49 : 3,014.57 = 1,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.49/3,014.57 = 1,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.49x = 3,014.57 × 1,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.49x = 3,586,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,614.80/2,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.86

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