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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.27, 3,024.02 and 1,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.27, 3,024.02 and 1,196.60 is: 1,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.27 : 3,024.02 = 1,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.27/3,024.02 = 1,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.27x = 3,024.02 × 1,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.27x = 3,618,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,542.33/2,191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.34

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