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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.18, 3,019.69 and 1,193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.18, 3,019.69 and 1,193.46 is: 1,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.18 : 3,019.69 = 1,193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.18/3,019.69 = 1,193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.18x = 3,019.69 × 1,193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.18x = 3,603,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,873.26/2,188.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.97

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