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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.24, 3,032.46 and 1,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.24, 3,032.46 and 1,313.04 is: 1,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.24 : 3,032.46 = 1,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.24/3,032.46 = 1,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.24x = 3,032.46 × 1,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.24x = 3,981,741.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,741.28/2,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.16

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