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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.89, 3,024.88 and 1,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.89, 3,024.88 and 1,247.66 is: 1,721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.89 : 3,024.88 = 1,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.89/3,024.88 = 1,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.89x = 3,024.88 × 1,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.89x = 3,774,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,021.78/2,191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.81

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