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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.90, 3,227.20 and 1,989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.90, 3,227.20 and 1,989.12 is: 2,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.90 : 3,227.20 = 1,989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.90/3,227.20 = 1,989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.90x = 3,227.20 × 1,989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.90x = 6,419,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419,288.06/2,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.72

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