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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.67, 3,286.49 and 1,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.67, 3,286.49 and 1,150.35 is: 1,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.67 : 3,286.49 = 1,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.67/3,286.49 = 1,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.67x = 3,286.49 × 1,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.67x = 3,780,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,608.02/2,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.57

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