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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.06, 3,283.72 and 2,021.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.06, 3,283.72 and 2,021.93 is: 3,021.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.06 : 3,283.72 = 2,021.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.06/3,283.72 = 2,021.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.06x = 3,283.72 × 2,021.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.06x = 6,639,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,451.98/2,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.97

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