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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.24, 3,278.10 and 1,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.24, 3,278.10 and 1,676.60 is: 2,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.24 : 3,278.10 = 1,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.24/3,278.10 = 1,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.24x = 3,278.10 × 1,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.24x = 5,496,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,062.46/2,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.49

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