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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.78, 3,291.06 and 1,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.78, 3,291.06 and 1,039.50 is: 1,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.78 : 3,291.06 = 1,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.78/3,291.06 = 1,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.78x = 3,291.06 × 1,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.78x = 3,421,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,056.87/2,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.43

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