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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.44, 3,294.72 and 1,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.44, 3,294.72 and 1,044.48 is: 1,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.44 : 3,294.72 = 1,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.44/3,294.72 = 1,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.44x = 3,294.72 × 1,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.44x = 3,441,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,269.15/2,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.04

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