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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.49, 3,023.55 and 1,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.49, 3,023.55 and 1,307.18 is: 1,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.49 : 3,023.55 = 1,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.49/3,023.55 = 1,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.49x = 3,023.55 × 1,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.49x = 3,952,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,324.09/2,191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.49

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