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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.23, 3,023.96 and 1,196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.23, 3,023.96 and 1,196.55 is: 1,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.23 : 3,023.96 = 1,196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.23/3,023.96 = 1,196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.23x = 3,023.96 × 1,196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.23x = 3,618,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,313.36/2,191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.27

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