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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.86, 3,279.62 and 2,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.86, 3,279.62 and 2,119.95 is: 3,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.86 : 3,279.62 = 2,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.86/3,279.62 = 2,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.86x = 3,279.62 × 2,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.86x = 6,952,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,619.82/2,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.81

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