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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.24, 3,287.52 and 1,349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.24, 3,287.52 and 1,349.93 is: 2,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.24 : 3,287.52 = 1,349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.24/3,287.52 = 1,349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.24x = 3,287.52 × 1,349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.24x = 4,437,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,911.60/2,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.76

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