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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.33, 3,024.04 and 1,196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.33, 3,024.04 and 1,196.63 is: 1,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.33 : 3,024.04 = 1,196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.33/3,024.04 = 1,196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.33x = 3,024.04 × 1,196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.33x = 3,618,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,656.99/2,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.35

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