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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.56, 3,028.68 and 1,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.56, 3,028.68 and 1,753.04 is: 2,417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.56 : 3,028.68 = 1,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.56/3,028.68 = 1,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.56x = 3,028.68 × 1,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.56x = 5,309,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309,397.19/2,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.14

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