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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.95, 3,279.18 and 1,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.95, 3,279.18 and 1,089.02 is: 1,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.95 : 3,279.18 = 1,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.95/3,279.18 = 1,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.95x = 3,279.18 × 1,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.95x = 3,571,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,092.60/2,184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.40

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