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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.26, 3,033.26 and 1,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.26, 3,033.26 and 1,401.44 is: 1,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.26 : 3,033.26 = 1,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.26/3,033.26 = 1,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.26x = 3,033.26 × 1,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.26x = 4,250,926.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,926.35/2,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.65

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