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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.96, 3,023.52 and 1,259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.96, 3,023.52 and 1,259.46 is: 1,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.96 : 3,023.52 = 1,259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.96/3,023.52 = 1,259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.96x = 3,023.52 × 1,259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.96x = 3,808,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,002.50/2,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.05

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