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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.13, 3,018.18 and 1,192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.13, 3,018.18 and 1,192.36 is: 1,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.13 : 3,018.18 = 1,192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.13/3,018.18 = 1,192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.13x = 3,018.18 × 1,192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.13x = 3,598,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,757.10/2,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.42

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