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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.26, 3,292.17 and 1,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.26, 3,292.17 and 1,759.74 is: 2,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.26 : 3,292.17 = 1,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.26/3,292.17 = 1,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.26x = 3,292.17 × 1,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.26x = 5,793,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,793,363.24/2,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.63

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