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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.64, 3,283.20 and 783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.64, 3,283.20 and 783.36 is: 1,174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.64 : 3,283.20 = 783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.64/3,283.20 = 783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.64x = 3,283.20 × 783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.64x = 2,571,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,927.55/2,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.59

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