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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.38, 3,020.03 and 1,193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.38, 3,020.03 and 1,193.70 is: 1,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.38 : 3,020.03 = 1,193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.38/3,020.03 = 1,193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.38x = 3,020.03 × 1,193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.38x = 3,605,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,009.81/2,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.34

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