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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.22, 3,023.85 and 1,196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.22, 3,023.85 and 1,196.48 is: 1,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.22 : 3,023.85 = 1,196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.22/3,023.85 = 1,196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.22x = 3,023.85 × 1,196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.22x = 3,617,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,972.27/2,191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.12

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