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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190, 3,020.40 and 1,859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190, 3,020.40 and 1,859.28 is: 2,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190 : 3,020.40 = 1,859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190/3,020.40 = 1,859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190x = 3,020.40 × 1,859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190x = 5,615,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,769.31/2,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.28

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