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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.86, 3,023.25 and 1,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.86, 3,023.25 and 1,196.12 is: 1,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.86 : 3,023.25 = 1,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.86/3,023.25 = 1,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.86x = 3,023.25 × 1,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.86x = 3,616,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,154.67/2,190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.57

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