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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.31, 3,296.01 and 1,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.31, 3,296.01 and 1,026.99 is: 1,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.31 : 3,296.01 = 1,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.31/3,296.01 = 1,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.31x = 3,296.01 × 1,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.31x = 3,384,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,981.67/2,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.51

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