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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.09, 3,021.44 and 1,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.09, 3,021.44 and 1,305.38 is: 1,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.09 : 3,021.44 = 1,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.09/3,021.44 = 1,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.09x = 3,021.44 × 1,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.09x = 3,944,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,120.82/2,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.72

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