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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.43, 3,783.33 and 2,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.43, 3,783.33 and 2,189.97 is: 3,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.43 : 3,783.33 = 2,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.43/3,783.33 = 2,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.43x = 3,783.33 × 2,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.43x = 8,285,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,379.20/2,534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.13

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