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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.58, 3,284.37 and 1,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.58, 3,284.37 and 1,635.90 is: 2,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.58 : 3,284.37 = 1,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.58/3,284.37 = 1,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.58x = 3,284.37 × 1,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.58x = 5,372,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,900.88/2,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.85

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