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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.83, 3,023.61 and 1,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.83, 3,023.61 and 1,246.85 is: 1,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.83 : 3,023.61 = 1,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.83/3,023.61 = 1,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.83x = 3,023.61 × 1,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.83x = 3,769,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,981.43/2,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.80

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