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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.40, 4,928.66 and 2,189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.40, 4,928.66 and 2,189.55 is: 3,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.40 : 4,928.66 = 2,189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.40/4,928.66 = 2,189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.40x = 4,928.66 × 2,189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.40x = 10,791,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,547.50/3,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.70

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