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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.98, 3,019.38 and 1,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.98, 3,019.38 and 1,193.24 is: 1,646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.98 : 3,019.38 = 1,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.98/3,019.38 = 1,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.98x = 3,019.38 × 1,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.98x = 3,602,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,844.99/2,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.65

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