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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.18, 3,032.67 and 1,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.18, 3,032.67 and 1,525.03 is: 2,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.18 : 3,032.67 = 1,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.18/3,032.67 = 1,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.18x = 3,032.67 × 1,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.18x = 4,624,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,910.87/2,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.93

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