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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.16, 3,019.98 and 1,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.16, 3,019.98 and 1,771.12 is: 2,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.16 : 3,019.98 = 1,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.16/3,019.98 = 1,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.16x = 3,019.98 × 1,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.16x = 5,348,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,746.98/2,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.17

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