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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.44, 3,467.22 and 2,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.44, 3,467.22 and 2,189.26 is: 3,010.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.44 : 3,467.22 = 2,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.44/3,467.22 = 2,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.44x = 3,467.22 × 2,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.44x = 7,590,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,646.06/2,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.44

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