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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.59, 3,030.45 and 1,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.59, 3,030.45 and 1,355.84 is: 1,870.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.59 : 3,030.45 = 1,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.59/3,030.45 = 1,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.59x = 3,030.45 × 1,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.59x = 4,108,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,805.33/2,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.54

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