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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191, 3,023.94 and 1,259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191, 3,023.94 and 1,259.32 is: 1,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191 : 3,023.94 = 1,259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191/3,023.94 = 1,259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191x = 3,023.94 × 1,259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191x = 3,808,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,108.12/2,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.07

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