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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.63, 3,021.76 and 1,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.63, 3,021.76 and 1,194.94 is: 1,649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.63 : 3,021.76 = 1,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.63/3,021.76 = 1,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.63x = 3,021.76 × 1,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.63x = 3,610,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,803.45/2,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.05

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