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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.54, 3,021.58 and 1,194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.54, 3,021.58 and 1,194.83 is: 1,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.54 : 3,021.58 = 1,194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.54/3,021.58 = 1,194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.54x = 3,021.58 × 1,194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.54x = 3,610,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,274.43/2,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.87

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