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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.92, 3,020.73 and 1,194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.92, 3,020.73 and 1,194.21 is: 1,648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.92 : 3,020.73 = 1,194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.92/3,020.73 = 1,194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.92x = 3,020.73 × 1,194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.92x = 3,607,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,388.21/2,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.02

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