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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.05, 3,019.59 and 1,303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.05, 3,019.59 and 1,303.94 is: 1,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.05 : 3,019.59 = 1,303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.05/3,019.59 = 1,303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.05x = 3,019.59 × 1,303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.05x = 3,937,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,349.09/2,188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.48

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