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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.06, 3,020.73 and 1,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.06, 3,020.73 and 1,403 is: 1,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.06 : 3,020.73 = 1,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.06/3,020.73 = 1,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.06x = 3,020.73 × 1,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.06x = 4,238,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,084.19/2,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.03

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