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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.72, 3,021.83 and 1,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.72, 3,021.83 and 1,195.02 is: 1,649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.72 : 3,021.83 = 1,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.72/3,021.83 = 1,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.72x = 3,021.83 × 1,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.72x = 3,611,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,158.39/2,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.14

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