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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.79, 3,284.89 and 873.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.79, 3,284.89 and 873.23 is: 1,309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.79 : 3,284.89 = 873.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.79/3,284.89 = 873.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.79x = 3,284.89 × 873.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.79x = 2,868,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,464.49/2,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.93

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