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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.90, 3,297.15 and 2,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.90, 3,297.15 and 2,124.90 is: 3,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.90 : 3,297.15 = 2,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.90/3,297.15 = 2,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.90x = 3,297.15 × 2,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.90x = 7,006,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,114.04/2,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.09

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