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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.94, 3,019.89 and 1,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.94, 3,019.89 and 1,553.09 is: 2,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.94 : 3,019.89 = 1,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.94/3,019.89 = 1,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.94x = 3,019.89 × 1,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.94x = 4,690,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,160.96/2,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.71

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