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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.01, 3,294.83 and 1,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.01, 3,294.83 and 1,364.14 is: 2,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.01 : 3,294.83 = 1,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.01/3,294.83 = 1,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.01x = 3,294.83 × 1,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.01x = 4,494,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,609.40/2,196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.72

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