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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.30, 3,023.64 and 1,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.30, 3,023.64 and 1,259.62 is: 1,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.30 : 3,023.64 = 1,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.30/3,023.64 = 1,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.30x = 3,023.64 × 1,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.30x = 3,808,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,637.42/2,191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.07

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