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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.98, 3,291.82 and 1,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.98, 3,291.82 and 1,919.96 is: 2,876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.98 : 3,291.82 = 1,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.98/3,291.82 = 1,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.98x = 3,291.82 × 1,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.98x = 6,320,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,162.73/2,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.75

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