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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.43, 3,023.39 and 1,405.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.43, 3,023.39 and 1,405.91 is: 1,939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.43 : 3,023.39 = 1,405.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.43/3,023.39 = 1,405.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.43x = 3,023.39 × 1,405.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.43x = 4,250,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,599.12/2,191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.65

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