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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.35, 3,021.60 and 1,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.35, 3,021.60 and 1,305.10 is: 1,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.35 : 3,021.60 = 1,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.35/3,021.60 = 1,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.35x = 3,021.60 × 1,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.35x = 3,943,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,490.16/2,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.22

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