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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.43, 3,018.69 and 1,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.43, 3,018.69 and 1,192.73 is: 1,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.43 : 3,018.69 = 1,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.43/3,018.69 = 1,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.43x = 3,018.69 × 1,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.43x = 3,600,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,482.12/2,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.99

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