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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.55, 3,023.25 and 1,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.55, 3,023.25 and 1,306.73 is: 1,802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.55 : 3,023.25 = 1,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.55/3,023.25 = 1,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.55x = 3,023.25 × 1,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.55x = 3,950,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,571.47/2,191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.64

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