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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.96, 3,271.69 and 1,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.96, 3,271.69 and 1,089.25 is: 1,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.96 : 3,271.69 = 1,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.96/3,271.69 = 1,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.96x = 3,271.69 × 1,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.96x = 3,563,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,681.51/2,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.75

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