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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.80, 3,030.72 and 2,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.80, 3,030.72 and 2,049.92 is: 2,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.80 : 3,030.72 = 2,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.80/3,030.72 = 2,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.80x = 3,030.72 × 2,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.80x = 6,212,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,733.54/2,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.08

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