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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.56, 3,023.64 and 1,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.56, 3,023.64 and 1,491.72 is: 2,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.56 : 3,023.64 = 1,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.56/3,023.64 = 1,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.56x = 3,023.64 × 1,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.56x = 4,510,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,424.26/2,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.09

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