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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.74, 3,024.57 and 1,197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.74, 3,024.57 and 1,197.03 is: 1,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.74 : 3,024.57 = 1,197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.74/3,024.57 = 1,197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.74x = 3,024.57 × 1,197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.74x = 3,620,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,501.03/2,191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.88

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