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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.94, 3,019.98 and 1,403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.94, 3,019.98 and 1,403.42 is: 1,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.94 : 3,019.98 = 1,403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.94/3,019.98 = 1,403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.94x = 3,019.98 × 1,403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.94x = 4,238,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,300.33/2,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.23

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