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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.19, 3,033.20 and 1,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.19, 3,033.20 and 1,704.79 is: 2,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.19 : 3,033.20 = 1,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.19/3,033.20 = 1,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.19x = 3,033.20 × 1,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.19x = 5,170,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,952.92/2,196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.51

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