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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.61, 3,284.58 and 1,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.61, 3,284.58 and 1,151.06 is: 1,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.61 : 3,284.58 = 1,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.61/3,284.58 = 1,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.61x = 3,284.58 × 1,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.61x = 3,780,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,736.55/2,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.31

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