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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.09, 3,287.12 and 1,219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.09, 3,287.12 and 1,219.77 is: 1,825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.09 : 3,287.12 = 1,219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.09/3,287.12 = 1,219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.09x = 3,287.12 × 1,219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.09x = 4,009,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,524.26/2,196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.76

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