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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.84, 3,284.84 and 1,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.84, 3,284.84 and 1,035.40 is: 1,553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.84 : 3,284.84 = 1,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.84/3,284.84 = 1,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.84x = 3,284.84 × 1,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.84x = 3,401,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,123.34/2,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.85

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