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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.79, 3,283.94 and 873.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.79, 3,283.94 and 873.86 is: 1,310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.79 : 3,283.94 = 873.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.79/3,283.94 = 873.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.79x = 3,283.94 × 873.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.79x = 2,869,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,689.57/2,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.49

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