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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.57, 3,014.76 and 1,189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.57, 3,014.76 and 1,189.91 is: 1,642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.57 : 3,014.76 = 1,189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.57/3,014.76 = 1,189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.57x = 3,014.76 × 1,189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.57x = 3,587,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,303.36/2,184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.11

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