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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.10, 3,018.12 and 1,192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.10, 3,018.12 and 1,192.36 is: 1,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.10 : 3,018.12 = 1,192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.10/3,018.12 = 1,192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.10x = 3,018.12 × 1,192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.10x = 3,598,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,685.56/2,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.41

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