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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191, 3,282.12 and 1,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191, 3,282.12 and 1,092.04 is: 1,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191 : 3,282.12 = 1,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191/3,282.12 = 1,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191x = 3,282.12 × 1,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191x = 3,584,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,206.32/2,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.88

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