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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.16, 3,021.17 and 1,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.16, 3,021.17 and 1,350.41 is: 1,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.16 : 3,021.17 = 1,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.16/3,021.17 = 1,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.16x = 3,021.17 × 1,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.16x = 4,079,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,796.32/2,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.64

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