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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.50, 3,284.25 and 1,367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.50, 3,284.25 and 1,367.35 is: 2,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.50 : 3,284.25 = 1,367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.50/3,284.25 = 1,367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.50x = 3,284.25 × 1,367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.50x = 4,490,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,719.24/2,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.03

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