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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.46, 3,282.64 and 1,220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.46, 3,282.64 and 1,220.71 is: 1,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.46 : 3,282.64 = 1,220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.46/3,282.64 = 1,220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.46x = 3,282.64 × 1,220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.46x = 4,007,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,151.47/2,188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.04

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