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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.04, 3,277.08 and 1,456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.04, 3,277.08 and 1,456.08 is: 2,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.04 : 3,277.08 = 1,456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.04/3,277.08 = 1,456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.04x = 3,277.08 × 1,456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.04x = 4,771,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,690.65/2,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.81

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