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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.16, 3,108.60 and 1,589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.16, 3,108.60 and 1,589.13 is: 2,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.16 : 3,108.60 = 1,589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.16/3,108.60 = 1,589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.16x = 3,108.60 × 1,589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.16x = 4,939,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,969.52/2,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.44

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