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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.68, 3,292.62 and 1,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.68, 3,292.62 and 1,097.72 is: 1,646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.68 : 3,292.62 = 1,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.68/3,292.62 = 1,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.68x = 3,292.62 × 1,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.68x = 3,614,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,374.83/2,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.88

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