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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.80, 3,021.12 and 1,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.80, 3,021.12 and 1,402.80 is: 1,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.80 : 3,021.12 = 1,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.80/3,021.12 = 1,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.80x = 3,021.12 × 1,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.80x = 4,238,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,027.14/2,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.23

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