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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.47, 3,032.46 and 1,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.47, 3,032.46 and 1,312.95 is: 1,811.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.47 : 3,032.46 = 1,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.47/3,032.46 = 1,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.47x = 3,032.46 × 1,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.47x = 3,981,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,468.36/2,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.84

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