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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.34, 3,019.85 and 1,193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.34, 3,019.85 and 1,193.58 is: 1,647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.34 : 3,019.85 = 1,193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.34/3,019.85 = 1,193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.34x = 3,019.85 × 1,193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.34x = 3,604,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,426.60/2,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.11

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