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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.43, 3,285.06 and 1,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.43, 3,285.06 and 1,776.94 is: 2,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.43 : 3,285.06 = 1,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.43/3,285.06 = 1,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.43x = 3,285.06 × 1,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.43x = 5,837,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,339.64/2,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.15

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