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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.24, 3,982.58 and 2,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.24, 3,982.58 and 2,189 is: 3,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.24 : 3,982.58 = 2,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.24/3,982.58 = 2,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.24x = 3,982.58 × 2,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.24x = 8,717,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,717,867.62/2,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.98

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