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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.10, 3,282.75 and 1,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.10, 3,282.75 and 1,214.88 is: 1,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.10 : 3,282.75 = 1,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.10/3,282.75 = 1,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.10x = 3,282.75 × 1,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.10x = 3,988,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,147.32/2,188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.66

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