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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.71, 3,021.77 and 1,339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.71, 3,021.77 and 1,339.56 is: 1,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.71 : 3,021.77 = 1,339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.71/3,021.77 = 1,339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.71x = 3,021.77 × 1,339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.71x = 4,047,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,835.52/2,190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.73

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