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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.31, 3,286.98 and 1,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.31, 3,286.98 and 1,036.25 is: 1,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.31 : 3,286.98 = 1,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.31/3,286.98 = 1,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.31x = 3,286.98 × 1,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.31x = 3,406,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,133.03/2,191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.38

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