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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.55, 3,014.73 and 1,189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.55, 3,014.73 and 1,189.88 is: 1,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.55 : 3,014.73 = 1,189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.55/3,014.73 = 1,189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.55x = 3,014.73 × 1,189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.55x = 3,587,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,166.93/2,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.06

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