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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.54, 3,905.46 and 2,189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.54, 3,905.46 and 2,189.70 is: 3,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.54 : 3,905.46 = 2,189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.54/3,905.46 = 2,189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.54x = 3,905.46 × 2,189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.54x = 8,551,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,785.76/2,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.20

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