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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.24, 3,022.56 and 1,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.24, 3,022.56 and 1,306.48 is: 1,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.24 : 3,022.56 = 1,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.24/3,022.56 = 1,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.24x = 3,022.56 × 1,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.24x = 3,948,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,914.19/2,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.14

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