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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.96, 3,273.90 and 1,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.96, 3,273.90 and 1,597.52 is: 2,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.96 : 3,273.90 = 1,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.96/3,273.90 = 1,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.96x = 3,273.90 × 1,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.96x = 5,230,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,120.73/2,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.98

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