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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.60, 3,018.96 and 1,192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.60, 3,018.96 and 1,192.83 is: 1,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.60 : 3,018.96 = 1,192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.60/3,018.96 = 1,192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.60x = 3,018.96 × 1,192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.60x = 3,601,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,106.06/2,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.14

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