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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.03, 3,293.98 and 1,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.03, 3,293.98 and 1,100.60 is: 1,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.03 : 3,293.98 = 1,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.03/3,293.98 = 1,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.03x = 3,293.98 × 1,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.03x = 3,625,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,354.39/2,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.12

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