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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.76, 3,019.12 and 1,193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.76, 3,019.12 and 1,193.10 is: 1,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.76 : 3,019.12 = 1,193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.76/3,019.12 = 1,193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.76x = 3,019.12 × 1,193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.76x = 3,602,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,102.24/2,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.48

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