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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.82, 3,024.92 and 1,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.82, 3,024.92 and 1,295.85 is: 1,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.82 : 3,024.92 = 1,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.82/3,024.92 = 1,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.82x = 3,024.92 × 1,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.82x = 3,919,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,836.10/2,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.40

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