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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.21, 3,021.14 and 1,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.21, 3,021.14 and 1,292.88 is: 1,784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.21 : 3,021.14 = 1,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.21/3,021.14 = 1,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.21x = 3,021.14 × 1,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.21x = 3,905,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,971.48/2,189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.19

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