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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.26, 3,018.49 and 1,192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.26, 3,018.49 and 1,192.61 is: 1,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.26 : 3,018.49 = 1,192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.26/3,018.49 = 1,192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.26x = 3,018.49 × 1,192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.26x = 3,599,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,860.30/2,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.83

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