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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.19, 3,018.30 and 1,192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.19, 3,018.30 and 1,192.45 is: 1,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.19 : 3,018.30 = 1,192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.19/3,018.30 = 1,192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.19x = 3,018.30 × 1,192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.19x = 3,599,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,153.76/2,187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.56

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