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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.49, 3,284.61 and 1,202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.49, 3,284.61 and 1,202.19 is: 1,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.49 : 3,284.61 = 1,202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.49/3,284.61 = 1,202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.49x = 3,284.61 × 1,202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.49x = 3,948,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,725.30/2,188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.32

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