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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.70, 3,020.37 and 1,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.70, 3,020.37 and 1,193.96 is: 1,647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.70 : 3,020.37 = 1,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.70/3,020.37 = 1,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.70x = 3,020.37 × 1,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.70x = 3,606,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,193.77/2,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.64

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