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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.40, 3,278.40 and 1,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.40, 3,278.40 and 1,931.20 is: 2,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.40 : 3,278.40 = 1,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.40/3,278.40 = 1,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.40x = 3,278.40 × 1,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.40x = 6,331,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,246.08/2,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.45

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