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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.92, 2,193.84 and 1,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.92, 2,193.84 and 1,242 is: 1,711.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.92 : 2,193.84 = 1,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.92/2,193.84 = 1,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.92x = 2,193.84 × 1,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.92x = 2,724,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,749.28/1,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.61

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