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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.14, 3,296.31 and 1,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.14, 3,296.31 and 1,955.35 is: 2,933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.14 : 3,296.31 = 1,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.14/3,296.31 = 1,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.14x = 3,296.31 × 1,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.14x = 6,445,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,439.76/2,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.56

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