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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.16, 3,018.24 and 1,192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.16, 3,018.24 and 1,192.44 is: 1,645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.16 : 3,018.24 = 1,192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.16/3,018.24 = 1,192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.16x = 3,018.24 × 1,192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.16x = 3,599,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,070.11/2,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.54

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