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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.61, 3,021.55 and 1,245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.61, 3,021.55 and 1,245.29 is: 1,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.61 : 3,021.55 = 1,245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.61/3,021.55 = 1,245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.61x = 3,021.55 × 1,245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.61x = 3,762,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,687.78/2,189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.43

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