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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.42, 3,023.98 and 1,247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.42, 3,023.98 and 1,247.37 is: 1,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.42 : 3,023.98 = 1,247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.42/3,023.98 = 1,247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.42x = 3,023.98 × 1,247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.42x = 3,772,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,007.47/2,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.26

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