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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.79, 3,284.72 and 1,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.79, 3,284.72 and 1,222.05 is: 1,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.79 : 3,284.72 = 1,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.79/3,284.72 = 1,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.79x = 3,284.72 × 1,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.79x = 4,014,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,085.97/2,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.09

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