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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.52, 3,280.04 and 1,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.52, 3,280.04 and 1,833.90 is: 2,747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.52 : 3,280.04 = 1,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.52/3,280.04 = 1,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.52x = 3,280.04 × 1,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.52x = 6,015,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,015,257.16/2,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.30

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