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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.58, 3,020.46 and 1,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.58, 3,020.46 and 1,305.24 is: 1,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.58 : 3,020.46 = 1,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.58/3,020.46 = 1,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.58x = 3,020.46 × 1,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.58x = 3,942,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,425.21/2,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.54

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