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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.50, 3,020.65 and 1,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.50, 3,020.65 and 1,348.74 is: 1,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.50 : 3,020.65 = 1,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.50/3,020.65 = 1,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.50x = 3,020.65 × 1,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.50x = 4,074,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,080.40/2,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.74

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