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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.79, 3,024.46 and 1,295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.79, 3,024.46 and 1,295.39 is: 1,787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.79 : 3,024.46 = 1,295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.79/3,024.46 = 1,295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.79x = 3,024.46 × 1,295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.79x = 3,917,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,855.24/2,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.51

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