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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.42, 3,020.55 and 1,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.42, 3,020.55 and 1,403.90 is: 1,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.42 : 3,020.55 = 1,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.42/3,020.55 = 1,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.42x = 3,020.55 × 1,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.42x = 4,240,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,550.15/2,189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.84

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