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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.62, 3,295.62 and 1,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.62, 3,295.62 and 1,373.76 is: 2,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.62 : 3,295.62 = 1,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.62/3,295.62 = 1,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.62x = 3,295.62 × 1,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.62x = 4,527,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,390.93/2,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.07

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