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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.04, 3,023.66 and 1,196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.04, 3,023.66 and 1,196.33 is: 1,650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.04 : 3,023.66 = 1,196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.04/3,023.66 = 1,196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.04x = 3,023.66 × 1,196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.04x = 3,617,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,295.17/2,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.95

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