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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188, 3,281.04 and 1,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188, 3,281.04 and 1,262.56 is: 1,893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188 : 3,281.04 = 1,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188/3,281.04 = 1,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188x = 3,281.04 × 1,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188x = 4,142,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,509.86/2,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.29

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