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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.90, 3,929.49 and 2,189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.90, 3,929.49 and 2,189.70 is: 3,024.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.90 : 3,929.49 = 2,189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.90/3,929.49 = 2,189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.90x = 3,929.49 × 2,189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.90x = 8,604,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604,404.25/2,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.50

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