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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.36, 3,284.05 and 1,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.36, 3,284.05 and 1,372.83 is: 2,059.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.36 : 3,284.05 = 1,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.36/3,284.05 = 1,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.36x = 3,284.05 × 1,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.36x = 4,508,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,424.79/2,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.24

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