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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.62, 3,285.78 and 1,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.62, 3,285.78 and 1,267 is: 1,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.62 : 3,285.78 = 1,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.62/3,285.78 = 1,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.62x = 3,285.78 × 1,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.62x = 4,163,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,083.26/2,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.28

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