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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.32, 3,035.26 and 1,758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.32, 3,035.26 and 1,758.36 is: 2,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.32 : 3,035.26 = 1,758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.32/3,035.26 = 1,758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.32x = 3,035.26 × 1,758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.32x = 5,337,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,079.77/2,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.90

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