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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.68, 3,294 and 2,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.68, 3,294 and 2,188.80 is: 3,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.68 : 3,294 = 2,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.68/3,294 = 2,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.68x = 3,294 × 2,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.68x = 7,209,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,907.20/2,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.10

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