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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.24, 3,296.87 and 1,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.24, 3,296.87 and 1,102.39 is: 1,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.24 : 3,296.87 = 1,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.24/3,296.87 = 1,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.24x = 3,296.87 × 1,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.24x = 3,634,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,436.52/2,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.09

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