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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.75, 3,024.72 and 1,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.75, 3,024.72 and 1,197.10 is: 1,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.75 : 3,024.72 = 1,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.75/3,024.72 = 1,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.75x = 3,024.72 × 1,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.75x = 3,620,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,892.31/2,191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.06

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