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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.78, 3,019.12 and 1,193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.78, 3,019.12 and 1,193.06 is: 1,646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.78 : 3,019.12 = 1,193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.78/3,019.12 = 1,193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.78x = 3,019.12 × 1,193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.78x = 3,601,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,995.87/2,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.42

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