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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.42, 3,271.19 and 1,948.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.42, 3,271.19 and 1,948.50 is: 2,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.42 : 3,271.19 = 1,948.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.42/3,271.19 = 1,948.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.42x = 3,271.19 × 1,948.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.42x = 6,373,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,903.97/2,190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.90

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