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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190, 3,022.80 and 1,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190, 3,022.80 and 1,482.88 is: 2,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190 : 3,022.80 = 1,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190/3,022.80 = 1,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190x = 3,022.80 × 1,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190x = 4,482,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,449.66/2,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.78

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