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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.87, 3,022.41 and 1,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.87, 3,022.41 and 1,305.73 is: 1,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.87 : 3,022.41 = 1,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.87/3,022.41 = 1,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.87x = 3,022.41 × 1,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.87x = 3,946,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,451.41/2,189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.14

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