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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.24, 3,282.60 and 889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.24, 3,282.60 and 889.60 is: 1,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.24 : 3,282.60 = 889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.24/3,282.60 = 889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.24x = 3,282.60 × 889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.24x = 2,920,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,200.96/2,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.50

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