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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.88, 7,669.30 and 2,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.88, 7,669.30 and 2,189.28 is: 3,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.88 : 7,669.30 = 2,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.88/7,669.30 = 2,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.88x = 7,669.30 × 2,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.88x = 16,790,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790,245.10/5,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.91

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