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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.72, 3,023.40 and 1,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.72, 3,023.40 and 1,306.56 is: 1,803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.72 : 3,023.40 = 1,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.72/3,023.40 = 1,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.72x = 3,023.40 × 1,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.72x = 3,950,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,253.50/2,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.18

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