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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.91, 3,277.94 and 2,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.91, 3,277.94 and 2,004.54 is: 3,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.91 : 3,277.94 = 2,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.91/3,277.94 = 2,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.91x = 3,277.94 × 2,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.91x = 6,570,751.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,751.82/2,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.84

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