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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.79, 3,267.83 and 1,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.79, 3,267.83 and 1,956.24 is: 2,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.79 : 3,267.83 = 1,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.79/3,267.83 = 1,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.79x = 3,267.83 × 1,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.79x = 6,392,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,649.98/2,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.30

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