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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.34, 3,020.83 and 1,305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.34, 3,020.83 and 1,305.43 is: 1,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.34 : 3,020.83 = 1,305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.34/3,020.83 = 1,305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.34x = 3,020.83 × 1,305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.34x = 3,943,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,471.29/2,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.21

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