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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.76, 3,283.68 and 1,947.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.76, 3,283.68 and 1,947.11 is: 2,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.76 : 3,283.68 = 1,947.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.76/3,283.68 = 1,947.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.76x = 3,283.68 × 1,947.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.76x = 6,393,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393,686.16/2,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.15

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