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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.40, 3,281.36 and 1,094.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.40, 3,281.36 and 1,094.07 is: 1,639.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.40 : 3,281.36 = 1,094.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.40/3,281.36 = 1,094.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.40x = 3,281.36 × 1,094.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.40x = 3,590,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,037.54/2,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.74

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