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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.11, 3,033.08 and 1,412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.11, 3,033.08 and 1,412.49 is: 1,949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.11 : 3,033.08 = 1,412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.11/3,033.08 = 1,412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.11x = 3,033.08 × 1,412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.11x = 4,284,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,188.11/2,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.92

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