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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.48, 3,284.10 and 1,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.48, 3,284.10 and 1,323.56 is: 1,985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.48 : 3,284.10 = 1,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.48/3,284.10 = 1,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.48x = 3,284.10 × 1,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.48x = 4,346,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,703.40/2,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.27

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