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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.80, 3,072.20 and 2,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.80, 3,072.20 and 2,189.80 is: 3,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.80 : 3,072.20 = 2,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.80/3,072.20 = 2,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.80x = 3,072.20 × 2,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.80x = 6,727,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,503.56/2,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.20

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