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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.60, 3,024.44 and 1,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.60, 3,024.44 and 1,196.88 is: 1,651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.60 : 3,024.44 = 1,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.60/3,024.44 = 1,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.60x = 3,024.44 × 1,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.60x = 3,619,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,891.75/2,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.71

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