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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.79, 3,021.80 and 1,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.79, 3,021.80 and 1,245.33 is: 1,718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.79 : 3,021.80 = 1,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.79/3,021.80 = 1,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.79x = 3,021.80 × 1,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.79x = 3,763,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,131.97/2,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.49

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