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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.17, 3,296.83 and 1,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.17, 3,296.83 and 1,027.25 is: 1,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.17 : 3,296.83 = 1,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.17/3,296.83 = 1,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.17x = 3,296.83 × 1,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.17x = 3,386,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,652.13/2,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.37

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