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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.32, 3,292.31 and 1,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.32, 3,292.31 and 1,546.68 is: 2,317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.32 : 3,292.31 = 1,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.32/3,292.31 = 1,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.32x = 3,292.31 × 1,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.32x = 5,092,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,150.03/2,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.44

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