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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.64, 3,024.18 and 1,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.64, 3,024.18 and 1,295.27 is: 1,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.64 : 3,024.18 = 1,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.64/3,024.18 = 1,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.64x = 3,024.18 × 1,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.64x = 3,917,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,114.51/2,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.30

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