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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.96, 3,020.80 and 1,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.96, 3,020.80 and 1,194.24 is: 1,648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.96 : 3,020.80 = 1,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.96/3,020.80 = 1,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.96x = 3,020.80 × 1,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.96x = 3,607,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,560.19/2,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.07

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