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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.66, 3,019.51 and 1,552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.66, 3,019.51 and 1,552.81 is: 2,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.66 : 3,019.51 = 1,552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.66/3,019.51 = 1,552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.66x = 3,019.51 × 1,552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.66x = 4,688,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,717.56/2,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.32

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