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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.74, 3,025.71 and 1,308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.74, 3,025.71 and 1,308.38 is: 1,805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.74 : 3,025.71 = 1,308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.74/3,025.71 = 1,308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.74x = 3,025.71 × 1,308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.74x = 3,958,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,763.32/2,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.40

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