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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.91, 3,020.58 and 1,244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.91, 3,020.58 and 1,244.58 is: 1,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.91 : 3,020.58 = 1,244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.91/3,020.58 = 1,244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.91x = 3,020.58 × 1,244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.91x = 3,759,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,342.13/2,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.45

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