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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.32, 3,031.97 and 1,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.32, 3,031.97 and 1,253.19 is: 1,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.32 : 3,031.97 = 1,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.32/3,031.97 = 1,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.32x = 3,031.97 × 1,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.32x = 3,799,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,628.22/2,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.21

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