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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.92, 3,020.72 and 1,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.92, 3,020.72 and 1,194.20 is: 1,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.92 : 3,020.72 = 1,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.92/3,020.72 = 1,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.92x = 3,020.72 × 1,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.92x = 3,607,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,354.36/2,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.01

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