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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.14, 3,020.81 and 1,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.14, 3,020.81 and 1,194.40 is: 1,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.14 : 3,020.81 = 1,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.14/3,020.81 = 1,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.14x = 3,020.81 × 1,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.14x = 3,608,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,055.46/2,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.16

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