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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.70, 3,022.95 and 1,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.70, 3,022.95 and 1,552.62 is: 2,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.70 : 3,022.95 = 1,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.70/3,022.95 = 1,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.70x = 3,022.95 × 1,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.70x = 4,693,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,492.63/2,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.48

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