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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.24, 3,020.89 and 1,304.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.24, 3,020.89 and 1,304.87 is: 1,800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.24 : 3,020.89 = 1,304.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.24/3,020.89 = 1,304.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.24x = 3,020.89 × 1,304.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.24x = 3,941,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,868.73/2,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.56

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