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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.66, 3,283.59 and 1,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.66, 3,283.59 and 1,215.44 is: 1,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.66 : 3,283.59 = 1,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.66/3,283.59 = 1,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.66x = 3,283.59 × 1,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.66x = 3,991,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,019.40/2,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.50

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