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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.20, 3,021.04 and 1,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.20, 3,021.04 and 1,245.04 is: 1,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.20 : 3,021.04 = 1,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.20/3,021.04 = 1,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.20x = 3,021.04 × 1,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.20x = 3,761,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,315.64/2,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.12

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