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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.53, 3,285.56 and 1,312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.53, 3,285.56 and 1,312.30 is: 1,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.53 : 3,285.56 = 1,312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.53/3,285.56 = 1,312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.53x = 3,285.56 × 1,312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.53x = 4,311,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,640.39/2,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.21

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