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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.84, 3,023.16 and 1,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.84, 3,023.16 and 1,259.28 is: 1,737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.84 : 3,023.16 = 1,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.84/3,023.16 = 1,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.84x = 3,023.16 × 1,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.84x = 3,807,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,004.92/2,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.69

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