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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.22, 3,285.21 and 1,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.22, 3,285.21 and 1,459.32 is: 2,189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.22 : 3,285.21 = 1,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.22/3,285.21 = 1,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.22x = 3,285.21 × 1,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.22x = 4,794,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,172.66/2,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.90

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