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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.32, 3,275.04 and 1,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.32, 3,275.04 and 1,089.36 is: 1,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.32 : 3,275.04 = 1,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.32/3,275.04 = 1,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.32x = 3,275.04 × 1,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.32x = 3,567,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,697.57/2,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.57

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