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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.46, 3,024.21 and 1,196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.46, 3,024.21 and 1,196.75 is: 1,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.46 : 3,024.21 = 1,196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.46/3,024.21 = 1,196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.46x = 3,024.21 × 1,196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.46x = 3,619,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,223.32/2,191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.52

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