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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.46, 3,030.21 and 1,883.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.46, 3,030.21 and 1,883.78 is: 2,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.46 : 3,030.21 = 1,883.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.46/3,030.21 = 1,883.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.46x = 3,030.21 × 1,883.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.46x = 5,708,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,248.99/2,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.66

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