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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.28, 3,021.94 and 1,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.28, 3,021.94 and 1,633.12 is: 2,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.28 : 3,021.94 = 1,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.28/3,021.94 = 1,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.28x = 3,021.94 × 1,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.28x = 4,935,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,190.65/2,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.20

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