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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.84, 3,285.77 and 1,367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.84, 3,285.77 and 1,367.89 is: 2,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.84 : 3,285.77 = 1,367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.84/3,285.77 = 1,367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.84x = 3,285.77 × 1,367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.84x = 4,494,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,556.87/2,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.46

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