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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.72, 3,020.90 and 1,350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.72, 3,020.90 and 1,350.16 is: 1,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.72 : 3,020.90 = 1,350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.72/3,020.90 = 1,350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.72x = 3,020.90 × 1,350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.72x = 4,078,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,698.34/2,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.66

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