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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.28, 3,277.14 and 1,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.28, 3,277.14 and 1,365.52 is: 2,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.28 : 3,277.14 = 1,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.28/3,277.14 = 1,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.28x = 3,277.14 × 1,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.28x = 4,475,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,000.21/2,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.99

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