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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.80, 3,276.50 and 1,216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.80, 3,276.50 and 1,216.59 is: 1,820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.80 : 3,276.50 = 1,216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.80/3,276.50 = 1,216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.80x = 3,276.50 × 1,216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.80x = 3,986,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,157.14/2,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.33

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