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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.26, 3,031.70 and 1,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.26, 3,031.70 and 1,312.88 is: 1,811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.26 : 3,031.70 = 1,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.26/3,031.70 = 1,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.26x = 3,031.70 × 1,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.26x = 3,980,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,236.57/2,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.45

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