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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.16, 3,275.12 and 1,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.16, 3,275.12 and 1,691.70 is: 2,530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.16 : 3,275.12 = 1,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.16/3,275.12 = 1,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.16x = 3,275.12 × 1,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.16x = 5,540,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,540,520.50/2,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.89

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