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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.77, 3,024.62 and 1,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.77, 3,024.62 and 1,197.04 is: 1,651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.77 : 3,024.62 = 1,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.77/3,024.62 = 1,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.77x = 3,024.62 × 1,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.77x = 3,620,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,591.12/2,191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.91

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