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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.77, 3,020.52 and 1,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.77, 3,020.52 and 1,194.04 is: 1,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.77 : 3,020.52 = 1,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.77/3,020.52 = 1,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.77x = 3,020.52 × 1,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.77x = 3,606,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,621.70/2,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.78

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