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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.49, 3,280.14 and 1,092.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.49, 3,280.14 and 1,092.57 is: 1,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.49 : 3,280.14 = 1,092.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.49/3,280.14 = 1,092.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.49x = 3,280.14 × 1,092.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.49x = 3,583,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,782.56/2,189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.81

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