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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.05, 3,287.48 and 1,315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.05, 3,287.48 and 1,315.23 is: 1,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.05 : 3,287.48 = 1,315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.05/3,287.48 = 1,315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.05x = 3,287.48 × 1,315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.05x = 4,323,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,785.74/2,191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.39

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