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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.73, 3,020.46 and 1,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.73, 3,020.46 and 1,194.02 is: 1,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.73 : 3,020.46 = 1,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.73/3,020.46 = 1,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.73x = 3,020.46 × 1,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.73x = 3,606,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,489.65/2,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.75

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