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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.91, 3,024.68 and 1,197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.91, 3,024.68 and 1,197.17 is: 1,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.91 : 3,024.68 = 1,197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.91/3,024.68 = 1,197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.91x = 3,024.68 × 1,197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.91x = 3,621,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,065.00/2,191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.01

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