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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.33, 3,024.03 and 1,196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.33, 3,024.03 and 1,196.61 is: 1,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.33 : 3,024.03 = 1,196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.33/3,024.03 = 1,196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.33x = 3,024.03 × 1,196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.33x = 3,618,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,573.20/2,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.32

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