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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.53, 3,293.24 and 1,100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.53, 3,293.24 and 1,100.10 is: 1,649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.53 : 3,293.24 = 1,100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.53/3,293.24 = 1,100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.53x = 3,293.24 × 1,100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.53x = 3,622,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,887.82/2,196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.37

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