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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.87, 3,279.52 and 1,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.87, 3,279.52 and 1,475.16 is: 2,210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.87 : 3,279.52 = 1,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.87/3,279.52 = 1,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.87x = 3,279.52 × 1,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.87x = 4,837,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,816.72/2,188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.19

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