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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.84, 3,020.82 and 1,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.84, 3,020.82 and 1,244.68 is: 1,717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.84 : 3,020.82 = 1,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.84/3,020.82 = 1,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.84x = 3,020.82 × 1,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.84x = 3,759,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,954.24/2,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.78

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