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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.06, 3,023.62 and 1,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.06, 3,023.62 and 1,196.34 is: 1,650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.06 : 3,023.62 = 1,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.06/3,023.62 = 1,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.06x = 3,023.62 × 1,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.06x = 3,617,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,277.55/2,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.93

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