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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.46, 3,032.52 and 1,412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.46, 3,032.52 and 1,412.84 is: 1,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.46 : 3,032.52 = 1,412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.46/3,032.52 = 1,412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.46x = 3,032.52 × 1,412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.46x = 4,284,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,465.56/2,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.74

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