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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.51, 3,124.82 and 2,189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.51, 3,124.82 and 2,189.31 is: 3,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.51 : 3,124.82 = 2,189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.51/3,124.82 = 2,189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.51x = 3,124.82 × 2,189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.51x = 6,841,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,841,185.22/2,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.71

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