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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.46, 3,018.67 and 1,192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.46, 3,018.67 and 1,192.67 is: 1,645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.46 : 3,018.67 = 1,192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.46/3,018.67 = 1,192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.46x = 3,018.67 × 1,192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.46x = 3,600,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,287.37/2,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.88

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