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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.49, 3,286.37 and 1,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.49, 3,286.37 and 1,080.24 is: 1,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.49 : 3,286.37 = 1,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.49/3,286.37 = 1,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.49x = 3,286.37 × 1,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.49x = 3,550,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,072.67/2,190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.67

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