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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.50, 3,020.19 and 1,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.50, 3,020.19 and 1,193.80 is: 1,647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.50 : 3,020.19 = 1,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.50/3,020.19 = 1,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.50x = 3,020.19 × 1,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.50x = 3,605,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,502.82/2,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.48

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