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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.12, 3,283.68 and 1,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.12, 3,283.68 and 1,824.16 is: 2,736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.12 : 3,283.68 = 1,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.12/3,283.68 = 1,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.12x = 3,283.68 × 1,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.12x = 5,989,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,989,957.71/2,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.24

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