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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191, 3,281.98 and 1,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191, 3,281.98 and 1,752.92 is: 2,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191 : 3,281.98 = 1,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191/3,281.98 = 1,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191x = 3,281.98 × 1,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191x = 5,753,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753,048.38/2,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.76

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