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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.98, 3,289.05 and 1,546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.98, 3,289.05 and 1,546.86 is: 2,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.98 : 3,289.05 = 1,546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.98/3,289.05 = 1,546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.98x = 3,289.05 × 1,546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.98x = 5,087,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,699.88/2,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.05

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