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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.06, 3,294.99 and 1,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.06, 3,294.99 and 1,041.06 is: 1,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.06 : 3,294.99 = 1,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.06/3,294.99 = 1,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.06x = 3,294.99 × 1,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.06x = 3,430,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,282.29/2,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.02

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