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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.32, 3,030.90 and 1,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.32, 3,030.90 and 1,239.15 is: 1,710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.32 : 3,030.90 = 1,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.32/3,030.90 = 1,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.32x = 3,030.90 × 1,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.32x = 3,755,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,739.74/2,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.02

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