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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.41, 2,196.39 and 928.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.41, 2,196.39 and 928.17 is: 1,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.41 : 2,196.39 = 928.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.41/2,196.39 = 928.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.41x = 2,196.39 × 928.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.41x = 2,038,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,631.54/1,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.02

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