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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.12, 3,269.37 and 2,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.12, 3,269.37 and 2,111.56 is: 3,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.12 : 3,269.37 = 2,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.12/3,269.37 = 2,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.12x = 3,269.37 × 2,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.12x = 6,903,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,465.64/2,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.98

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