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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.33, 3,288.74 and 1,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.33, 3,288.74 and 1,151.94 is: 1,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.33 : 3,288.74 = 1,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.33/3,288.74 = 1,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.33x = 3,288.74 × 1,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.33x = 3,788,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,447.45/2,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.83

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