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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.67, 3,023.67 and 1,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.67, 3,023.67 and 1,492 is: 2,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.67 : 3,023.67 = 1,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.67/3,023.67 = 1,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.67x = 3,023.67 × 1,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.67x = 4,511,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,315.64/2,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.33

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