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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.60, 3,292.17 and 1,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.60, 3,292.17 and 1,934.16 is: 2,898.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.60 : 3,292.17 = 1,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.60/3,292.17 = 1,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.60x = 3,292.17 × 1,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.60x = 6,367,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,583.53/2,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.84

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