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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.14, 3,292.86 and 1,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.14, 3,292.86 and 1,644.98 is: 2,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.14 : 3,292.86 = 1,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.14/3,292.86 = 1,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.14x = 3,292.86 × 1,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.14x = 5,416,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,416,688.84/2,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.34

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