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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.92, 3,432.69 and 2,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.92, 3,432.69 and 2,189.52 is: 3,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.92 : 3,432.69 = 2,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.92/3,432.69 = 2,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.92x = 3,432.69 × 2,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.92x = 7,515,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,943.41/2,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.76

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