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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.22, 3,295.26 and 1,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.22, 3,295.26 and 1,544.90 is: 2,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.22 : 3,295.26 = 1,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.22/3,295.26 = 1,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.22x = 3,295.26 × 1,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.22x = 5,090,847.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,847.17/2,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.95

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