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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.90, 3,030.72 and 1,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.90, 3,030.72 and 1,312.20 is: 1,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.90 : 3,030.72 = 1,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.90/3,030.72 = 1,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.90x = 3,030.72 × 1,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.90x = 3,976,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,910.78/2,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.24

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