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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.50, 3,278.09 and 1,365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.50, 3,278.09 and 1,365.75 is: 2,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.50 : 3,278.09 = 1,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.50/3,278.09 = 1,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.50x = 3,278.09 × 1,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.50x = 4,477,044.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,044.59/2,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.71

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