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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.41, 3,280.44 and 2,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.41, 3,280.44 and 2,120.52 is: 3,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.41 : 3,280.44 = 2,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.41/3,280.44 = 2,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.41x = 3,280.44 × 2,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.41x = 6,956,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,238.63/2,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.65

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