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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.40, 3,954.22 and 1,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.40, 3,954.22 and 1,589.28 is: 2,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.40 : 3,954.22 = 1,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.40/3,954.22 = 1,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.40x = 3,954.22 × 1,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.40x = 6,284,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,362.76/2,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.19

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