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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.90, 3,023.43 and 1,393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.90, 3,023.43 and 1,393.67 is: 1,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.90 : 3,023.43 = 1,393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.90/3,023.43 = 1,393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.90x = 3,023.43 × 1,393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.90x = 4,213,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,666.02/2,189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.13

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