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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.86, 3,020.82 and 1,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.86, 3,020.82 and 1,391.74 is: 1,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.86 : 3,020.82 = 1,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.86/3,020.82 = 1,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.86x = 3,020.82 × 1,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.86x = 4,204,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,196.03/2,189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.85

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