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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.82, 3,021.57 and 1,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.82, 3,021.57 and 1,351.96 is: 1,863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.82 : 3,021.57 = 1,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.82/3,021.57 = 1,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.82x = 3,021.57 × 1,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.82x = 4,085,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,041.78/2,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.77

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