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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.98, 3,274.39 and 1,889.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.98, 3,274.39 and 1,889.53 is: 2,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.98 : 3,274.39 = 1,889.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.98/3,274.39 = 1,889.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.98x = 3,274.39 × 1,889.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.98x = 6,187,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,052.31/2,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.22

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