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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.24, 3,019.75 and 1,193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.24, 3,019.75 and 1,193.53 is: 1,647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.24 : 3,019.75 = 1,193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.24/3,019.75 = 1,193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.24x = 3,019.75 × 1,193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.24x = 3,604,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,151.68/2,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.06

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