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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.56, 3,288.15 and 1,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.56, 3,288.15 and 1,036.50 is: 1,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.56 : 3,288.15 = 1,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.56/3,288.15 = 1,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.56x = 3,288.15 × 1,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.56x = 3,408,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,167.48/2,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.13

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