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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.58, 3,284.07 and 1,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.58, 3,284.07 and 1,034.30 is: 1,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.58 : 3,284.07 = 1,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.58/3,284.07 = 1,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.58x = 3,284.07 × 1,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.58x = 3,396,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,697.18/2,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.01

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