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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.52, 3,287.92 and 1,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.52, 3,287.92 and 1,331.36 is: 1,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.52 : 3,287.92 = 1,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.52/3,287.92 = 1,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.52x = 3,287.92 × 1,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.52x = 4,377,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,405.17/2,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.43

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