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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.95, 3,283.82 and 1,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.95, 3,283.82 and 1,702.61 is: 2,550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.95 : 3,283.82 = 1,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.95/3,283.82 = 1,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.95x = 3,283.82 × 1,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.95x = 5,591,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,064.77/2,191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.73

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