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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.44, 3,282.64 and 1,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.44, 3,282.64 and 1,544.48 is: 2,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.44 : 3,282.64 = 1,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.44/3,282.64 = 1,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.44x = 3,282.64 × 1,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.44x = 5,069,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,971.83/2,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.71

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