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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.34, 3,285.35 and 1,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.34, 3,285.35 and 1,150.08 is: 1,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.34 : 3,285.35 = 1,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.34/3,285.35 = 1,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.34x = 3,285.35 × 1,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.34x = 3,778,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,430.52/2,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.83

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