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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.86, 3,020.66 and 1,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.86, 3,020.66 and 1,244.70 is: 1,717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.86 : 3,020.66 = 1,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.86/3,020.66 = 1,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.86x = 3,020.66 × 1,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.86x = 3,759,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,815.50/2,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.70

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