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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.12, 3,020.43 and 1,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.12, 3,020.43 and 1,404.23 is: 1,937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.12 : 3,020.43 = 1,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.12/3,020.43 = 1,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.12x = 3,020.43 × 1,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.12x = 4,241,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,363.32/2,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.48

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