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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.78, 3,020.16 and 1,304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.78, 3,020.16 and 1,304.62 is: 1,800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.78 : 3,020.16 = 1,304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.78/3,020.16 = 1,304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.78x = 3,020.16 × 1,304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.78x = 3,940,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,161.14/2,188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.16

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