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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.72, 3,023.78 and 2,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.72, 3,023.78 and 2,036.63 is: 2,812.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.72 : 3,023.78 = 2,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.72/3,023.78 = 2,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.72x = 3,023.78 × 2,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.72x = 6,158,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,295.76/2,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.37

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