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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.14, 3,297.87 and 1,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.14, 3,297.87 and 1,366.08 is: 2,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.14 : 3,297.87 = 1,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.14/3,297.87 = 1,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.14x = 3,297.87 × 1,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.14x = 4,505,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,154.25/2,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.46

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