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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.93, 3,016.62 and 1,191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.93, 3,016.62 and 1,191.23 is: 1,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.93 : 3,016.62 = 1,191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.93/3,016.62 = 1,191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.93x = 3,016.62 × 1,191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.93x = 3,593,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,467.20/2,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.91

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