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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.78, 3,281.92 and 1,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.78, 3,281.92 and 1,094.45 is: 1,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.78 : 3,281.92 = 1,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.78/3,281.92 = 1,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.78x = 3,281.92 × 1,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.78x = 3,591,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,897.34/2,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.30

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