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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.62, 4,334.68 and 2,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.62, 4,334.68 and 2,119.20 is: 3,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.62 : 4,334.68 = 2,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.62/4,334.68 = 2,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.62x = 4,334.68 × 2,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.62x = 9,186,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,053.86/2,889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.98

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