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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.25, 3,020.31 and 1,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.25, 3,020.31 and 1,443.60 is: 1,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.25 : 3,020.31 = 1,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.25/3,020.31 = 1,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.25x = 3,020.31 × 1,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.25x = 4,360,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,119.52/2,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.60

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