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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.46, 3,021.40 and 1,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.46, 3,021.40 and 1,194.74 is: 1,648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.46 : 3,021.40 = 1,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.46/3,021.40 = 1,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.46x = 3,021.40 × 1,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.46x = 3,609,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,802.15/2,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.72

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