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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.14, 3,295.71 and 1,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.14, 3,295.71 and 1,284.50 is: 1,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.14 : 3,295.71 = 1,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.14/3,295.71 = 1,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.14x = 3,295.71 × 1,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.14x = 4,233,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,339.50/2,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.75

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