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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.94, 3,024.87 and 1,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.94, 3,024.87 and 1,307.78 is: 1,804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.94 : 3,024.87 = 1,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.94/3,024.87 = 1,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.94x = 3,024.87 × 1,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.94x = 3,955,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,864.49/2,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.73

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