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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.72, 3,024.10 and 1,595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.72, 3,024.10 and 1,595.16 is: 2,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.72 : 3,024.10 = 1,595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.72/3,024.10 = 1,595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.72x = 3,024.10 × 1,595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.72x = 4,823,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,923.36/2,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.98

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