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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.12, 3,296.72 and 1,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.12, 3,296.72 and 1,101.60 is: 1,652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.12 : 3,296.72 = 1,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.12/3,296.72 = 1,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.12x = 3,296.72 × 1,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.12x = 3,631,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,666.75/2,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.92

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