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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.33, 3,292.38 and 1,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.33, 3,292.38 and 1,271.04 is: 1,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.33 : 3,292.38 = 1,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.33/3,292.38 = 1,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.33x = 3,292.38 × 1,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.33x = 4,184,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,746.68/2,196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.34

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