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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.62, 3,282.72 and 1,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.62, 3,282.72 and 1,149.44 is: 1,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.62 : 3,282.72 = 1,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.62/3,282.72 = 1,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.62x = 3,282.72 × 1,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.62x = 3,773,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,289.68/2,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.26

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