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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.88, 3,889.20 and 2,190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.88, 3,889.20 and 2,190.34 is: 3,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.88 : 3,889.20 = 2,190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.88/3,889.20 = 2,190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.88x = 3,889.20 × 2,190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.88x = 8,518,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,670.33/2,820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.86

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