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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.55, 3,296.67 and 1,931.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.55, 3,296.67 and 1,931.16 is: 2,907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.55 : 3,296.67 = 1,931.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.55/3,296.67 = 1,931.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.55x = 3,296.67 × 1,931.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.55x = 6,366,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,387.58/2,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,907.62

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