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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.53, 3,024.25 and 1,196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.53, 3,024.25 and 1,196.83 is: 1,651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.53 : 3,024.25 = 1,196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.53/3,024.25 = 1,196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.53x = 3,024.25 × 1,196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.53x = 3,619,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,513.13/2,191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.59

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