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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.13, 3,300.49 and 1,828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.13, 3,300.49 and 1,828.23 is: 2,747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.13 : 3,300.49 = 1,828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.13/3,300.49 = 1,828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.13x = 3,300.49 × 1,828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.13x = 6,034,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,054.83/2,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.59

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