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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.47, 3,288.12 and 2,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.47, 3,288.12 and 2,101.38 is: 3,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.47 : 3,288.12 = 2,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.47/3,288.12 = 2,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.47x = 3,288.12 × 2,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.47x = 6,909,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,589.61/2,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.83

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