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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.08, 3,283.89 and 1,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.08, 3,283.89 and 1,894.24 is: 2,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.08 : 3,283.89 = 1,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.08/3,283.89 = 1,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.08x = 3,283.89 × 1,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.08x = 6,220,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,475.79/2,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.59

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