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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.50, 3,025.62 and 1,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.50, 3,025.62 and 1,406.93 is: 1,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.50 : 3,025.62 = 1,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.50/3,025.62 = 1,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.50x = 3,025.62 × 1,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.50x = 4,256,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,820.42/2,191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.42

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