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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.46, 3,293.28 and 1,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.46, 3,293.28 and 1,317.12 is: 1,973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.46 : 3,293.28 = 1,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.46/3,293.28 = 1,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.46x = 3,293.28 × 1,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.46x = 4,337,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,644.95/2,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.94

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