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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.21, 3,294.87 and 1,548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.21, 3,294.87 and 1,548.21 is: 2,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.21 : 3,294.87 = 1,548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.21/3,294.87 = 1,548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.21x = 3,294.87 × 1,548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.21x = 5,101,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,150.68/2,196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.71

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