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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.95, 3,290.97 and 1,025.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.95, 3,290.97 and 1,025.33 is: 1,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.95 : 3,290.97 = 1,025.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.95/3,290.97 = 1,025.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.95x = 3,290.97 × 1,025.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.95x = 3,374,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,317.66/2,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.91

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