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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.89, 3,253.29 and 1,389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.89, 3,253.29 and 1,389.27 is: 2,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.89 : 3,253.29 = 1,389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.89/3,253.29 = 1,389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.89x = 3,253.29 × 1,389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.89x = 4,519,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,698.20/2,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.88

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