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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.38, 3,284.01 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.38, 3,284.01 and 545.93 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.38 : 3,284.01 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.38/3,284.01 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.38x = 3,284.01 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.38x = 1,792,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,839.58/2,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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