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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.92, 3,020.20 and 1,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.92, 3,020.20 and 1,796.24 is: 2,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.92 : 3,020.20 = 1,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.92/3,020.20 = 1,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.92x = 3,020.20 × 1,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.92x = 5,425,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,004.05/2,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.26

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