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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.44, 3,283.92 and 1,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.44, 3,283.92 and 1,093.60 is: 1,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.44 : 3,283.92 = 1,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.44/3,283.92 = 1,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.44x = 3,283.92 × 1,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.44x = 3,591,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,294.91/2,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.28

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