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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.76, 3,021.61 and 1,484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.76, 3,021.61 and 1,484.33 is: 2,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.76 : 3,021.61 = 1,484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.76/3,021.61 = 1,484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.76x = 3,021.61 × 1,484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.76x = 4,485,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,066.37/2,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.14

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