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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.35, 3,278.21 and 1,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.35, 3,278.21 and 1,263.33 is: 1,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.35 : 3,278.21 = 1,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.35/3,278.21 = 1,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.35x = 3,278.21 × 1,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.35x = 4,141,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,454.72/2,188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.50

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