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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.12, 3,425.32 and 2,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.12, 3,425.32 and 2,189.12 is: 3,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.12 : 3,425.32 = 2,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.12/3,425.32 = 2,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.12x = 3,425.32 × 2,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.12x = 7,498,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498,436.52/2,483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.76

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