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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.32, 3,283.58 and 1,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.32, 3,283.58 and 1,079.46 is: 1,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.32 : 3,283.58 = 1,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.32/3,283.58 = 1,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.32x = 3,283.58 × 1,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.32x = 3,544,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,493.27/2,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.52

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