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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.44, 3,282.66 and 1,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.44, 3,282.66 and 1,459.44 is: 2,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.44 : 3,282.66 = 1,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.44/3,282.66 = 1,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.44x = 3,282.66 × 1,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.44x = 4,790,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,845.31/2,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.16

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