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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.06, 3,284.96 and 1,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.06, 3,284.96 and 1,215.84 is: 1,824.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.06 : 3,284.96 = 1,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.06/3,284.96 = 1,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.06x = 3,284.96 × 1,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.06x = 3,993,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,992.01/2,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.52

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