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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.13, 3,020.96 and 1,194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.13, 3,020.96 and 1,194.41 is: 1,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.13 : 3,020.96 = 1,194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.13/3,020.96 = 1,194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.13x = 3,020.96 × 1,194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.13x = 3,608,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,243.76/2,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.25

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