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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.08, 3,283.52 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.08, 3,283.52 and 545.58 is: 818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.08 : 3,283.52 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.08/3,283.52 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.08x = 3,283.52 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.08x = 1,791,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,422.84/2,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.35

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