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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.20, 3,020.01 and 1,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.20, 3,020.01 and 1,244.13 is: 1,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.20 : 3,020.01 = 1,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.20/3,020.01 = 1,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.20x = 3,020.01 × 1,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.20x = 3,757,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,285.04/2,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.07

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