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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.86, 3,284.85 and 629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.86, 3,284.85 and 629.98 is: 944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.86 : 3,284.85 = 629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.86/3,284.85 = 629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.86x = 3,284.85 × 629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.86x = 2,069,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,389.80/2,189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.99

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