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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.26, 3,296.50 and 1,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.26, 3,296.50 and 1,955.48 is: 2,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.26 : 3,296.50 = 1,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.26/3,296.50 = 1,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.26x = 3,296.50 × 1,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.26x = 6,446,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,218.45/2,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.75

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