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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.75, 3,285.27 and 2,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.75, 3,285.27 and 2,059.20 is: 3,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.75 : 3,285.27 = 2,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.75/3,285.27 = 2,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.75x = 3,285.27 × 2,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.75x = 6,765,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,027.98/2,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.41

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