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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.06, 3,285.93 and 1,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.06, 3,285.93 and 1,037.18 is: 1,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.06 : 3,285.93 = 1,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.06/3,285.93 = 1,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.06x = 3,285.93 × 1,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.06x = 3,408,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,100.88/2,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.88

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