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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.03, 3,280.29 and 2,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.03, 3,280.29 and 2,134.69 is: 3,198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.03 : 3,280.29 = 2,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.03/3,280.29 = 2,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.03x = 3,280.29 × 2,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.03x = 7,002,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,402.26/2,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.86

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