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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.47, 3,033.49 and 1,401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.47, 3,033.49 and 1,401.86 is: 1,935.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.47 : 3,033.49 = 1,401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.47/3,033.49 = 1,401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.47x = 3,033.49 × 1,401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.47x = 4,252,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,528.29/2,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.19

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