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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.65, 3,020.73 and 1,304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.65, 3,020.73 and 1,304.51 is: 1,800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.65 : 3,020.73 = 1,304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.65/3,020.73 = 1,304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.65x = 3,020.73 × 1,304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.65x = 3,940,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,560.99/2,188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.45

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