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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.70, 3,030.26 and 1,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.70, 3,030.26 and 1,535.20 is: 2,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.70 : 3,030.26 = 1,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.70/3,030.26 = 1,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.70x = 3,030.26 × 1,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.70x = 4,652,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,055.15/2,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.75

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