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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.76, 3,022.77 and 1,973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.76, 3,022.77 and 1,973.06 is: 2,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.76 : 3,022.77 = 1,973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.76/3,022.77 = 1,973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.76x = 3,022.77 × 1,973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.76x = 5,964,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,099.10/2,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.15

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