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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.06, 3,024.34 and 1,492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.06, 3,024.34 and 1,492.84 is: 2,060.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.06 : 3,024.34 = 1,492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.06/3,024.34 = 1,492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.06x = 3,024.34 × 1,492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.06x = 4,514,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,855.73/2,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.58

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