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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.39, 3,018.54 and 1,192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.39, 3,018.54 and 1,192.69 is: 1,645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.39 : 3,018.54 = 1,192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.39/3,018.54 = 1,192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.39x = 3,018.54 × 1,192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.39x = 3,600,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,176.51/2,187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.88

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