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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.19, 3,284.63 and 1,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.19, 3,284.63 and 1,092.21 is: 1,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.19 : 3,284.63 = 1,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.19/3,284.63 = 1,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.19x = 3,284.63 × 1,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.19x = 3,587,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,500.27/2,191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.24

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