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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.53, 3,279.69 and 1,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.53, 3,279.69 and 1,091.34 is: 1,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.53 : 3,279.69 = 1,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.53/3,279.69 = 1,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.53x = 3,279.69 × 1,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.53x = 3,579,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,256.88/2,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.46

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