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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.81, 3,285.73 and 1,094.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.81, 3,285.73 and 1,094.25 is: 1,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.81 : 3,285.73 = 1,094.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.81/3,285.73 = 1,094.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.81x = 3,285.73 × 1,094.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.81x = 3,595,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,390.89/2,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.88

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