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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.14, 3,024.23 and 1,247.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.14, 3,024.23 and 1,247.00 is: 1,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.14 : 3,024.23 = 1,247.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.14/3,024.23 = 1,247.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.14x = 3,024.23 × 1,247.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.14x = 3,771,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,193.45/2,191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.11

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