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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.43, 3,021.71 and 1,405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.43, 3,021.71 and 1,405.76 is: 1,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.43 : 3,021.71 = 1,405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.43/3,021.71 = 1,405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.43x = 3,021.71 × 1,405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.43x = 4,247,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,776.91/2,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.13

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