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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.94, 3,020.99 and 1,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.94, 3,020.99 and 1,481.82 is: 2,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.94 : 3,020.99 = 1,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.94/3,020.99 = 1,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.94x = 3,020.99 × 1,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.94x = 4,476,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,563.40/2,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.15

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