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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.41, 3,020.58 and 1,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.41, 3,020.58 and 1,244.76 is: 1,718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.41 : 3,020.58 = 1,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.41/3,020.58 = 1,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.41x = 3,020.58 × 1,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.41x = 3,759,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,882.06/2,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.09

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