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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.70, 3,024.54 and 1,196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.70, 3,024.54 and 1,196.98 is: 1,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.70 : 3,024.54 = 1,196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.70/3,024.54 = 1,196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.70x = 3,024.54 × 1,196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.70x = 3,620,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,306.33/2,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.82

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