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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.47, 3,020.15 and 1,193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.47, 3,020.15 and 1,193.78 is: 1,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.47 : 3,020.15 = 1,193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.47/3,020.15 = 1,193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.47x = 3,020.15 × 1,193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.47x = 3,605,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,394.67/2,188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.45

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