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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.87, 3,283.04 and 1,494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.87, 3,283.04 and 1,494.79 is: 2,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.87 : 3,283.04 = 1,494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.87/3,283.04 = 1,494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.87x = 3,283.04 × 1,494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.87x = 4,907,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,447.89/2,189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.97

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