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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.80, 3,024.72 and 1,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.80, 3,024.72 and 1,307.68 is: 1,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.80 : 3,024.72 = 1,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.80/3,024.72 = 1,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.80x = 3,024.72 × 1,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.80x = 3,955,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,365.85/2,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.62

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