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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.56, 3,025.98 and 1,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.56, 3,025.98 and 1,406.04 is: 1,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.56 : 3,025.98 = 1,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.56/3,025.98 = 1,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.56x = 3,025.98 × 1,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.56x = 4,254,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,648.92/2,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.38

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