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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.24, 3,023.82 and 1,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.24, 3,023.82 and 1,259.56 is: 1,738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.24 : 3,023.82 = 1,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.24/3,023.82 = 1,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.24x = 3,023.82 × 1,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.24x = 3,808,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,682.72/2,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.14

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