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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.04, 3,615.04 and 2,189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.04, 3,615.04 and 2,189.49 is: 3,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.04 : 3,615.04 = 2,189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.04/3,615.04 = 2,189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.04x = 3,615.04 × 2,189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.04x = 7,915,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915,093.93/2,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.60

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