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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.08, 3,030.50 and 1,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.08, 3,030.50 and 1,264.52 is: 1,744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.08 : 3,030.50 = 1,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.08/3,030.50 = 1,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.08x = 3,030.50 × 1,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.08x = 3,832,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,127.86/2,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.99

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