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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.46, 3,021.52 and 1,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.46, 3,021.52 and 1,245.28 is: 1,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.46 : 3,021.52 = 1,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.46/3,021.52 = 1,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.46x = 3,021.52 × 1,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.46x = 3,762,638.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,638.43/2,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.52

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