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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.79, 3,023.46 and 1,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.79, 3,023.46 and 1,246.89 is: 1,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.79 : 3,023.46 = 1,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.79/3,023.46 = 1,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.79x = 3,023.46 × 1,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.79x = 3,769,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,900.69/2,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.80

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