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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.17, 3,294.54 and 1,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.17, 3,294.54 and 1,042.92 is: 1,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.17 : 3,294.54 = 1,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.17/3,294.54 = 1,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.17x = 3,294.54 × 1,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.17x = 3,435,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,941.66/2,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.80

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