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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.56, 3,285.72 and 1,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.56, 3,285.72 and 1,037.04 is: 1,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.56 : 3,285.72 = 1,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.56/3,285.72 = 1,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.56x = 3,285.72 × 1,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.56x = 3,407,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,423.07/2,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.79

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