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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.22, 3,294.58 and 1,156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.22, 3,294.58 and 1,156.12 is: 1,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.22 : 3,294.58 = 1,156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.22/3,294.58 = 1,156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.22x = 3,294.58 × 1,156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.22x = 3,808,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,929.83/2,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.52

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