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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.22, 3,020.97 and 1,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.22, 3,020.97 and 1,245.03 is: 1,718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.22 : 3,020.97 = 1,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.22/3,020.97 = 1,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.22x = 3,020.97 × 1,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.22x = 3,761,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,198.28/2,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.05

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