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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.32, 3,020.97 and 1,404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.32, 3,020.97 and 1,404.43 is: 1,937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.32 : 3,020.97 = 1,404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.32/3,020.97 = 1,404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.32x = 3,020.97 × 1,404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.32x = 4,242,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,740.90/2,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.93

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