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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.32, 3,279.92 and 1,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.32, 3,279.92 and 1,149.86 is: 1,721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.32 : 3,279.92 = 1,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.32/3,279.92 = 1,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.32x = 3,279.92 × 1,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.32x = 3,771,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,448.81/2,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.09

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