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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.93, 3,032.48 and 1,749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.93, 3,032.48 and 1,749.62 is: 2,415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.93 : 3,032.48 = 1,749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.93/3,032.48 = 1,749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.93x = 3,032.48 × 1,749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.93x = 5,305,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,687.66/2,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.05

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