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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.44, 3,024.14 and 1,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.44, 3,024.14 and 1,196.62 is: 1,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.44 : 3,024.14 = 1,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.44/3,024.14 = 1,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.44x = 3,024.14 × 1,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.44x = 3,618,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,749.40/2,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.31

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