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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.65, 3,295.74 and 1,373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.65, 3,295.74 and 1,373.95 is: 2,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.65 : 3,295.74 = 1,373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.65/3,295.74 = 1,373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.65x = 3,295.74 × 1,373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.65x = 4,528,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,164.98/2,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.39

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