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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.90, 3,227.94 and 1,789.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.90, 3,227.94 and 1,789.25 is: 2,683.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.90 : 3,227.94 = 1,789.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.90/3,227.94 = 1,789.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.90x = 3,227.94 × 1,789.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.90x = 5,775,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,575.51/2,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.94

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