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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.88, 3,017.94 and 1,192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.88, 3,017.94 and 1,192.17 is: 1,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.88 : 3,017.94 = 1,192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.88/3,017.94 = 1,192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.88x = 3,017.94 × 1,192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.88x = 3,597,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,897.53/2,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.22

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