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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.24, 3,303.44 and 1,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.24, 3,303.44 and 1,767.40 is: 2,657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.24 : 3,303.44 = 1,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.24/3,303.44 = 1,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.24x = 3,303.44 × 1,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.24x = 5,838,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,499.86/2,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.20

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