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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.52, 3,295.89 and 1,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.52, 3,295.89 and 1,027.63 is: 1,541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.52 : 3,295.89 = 1,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.52/3,295.89 = 1,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.52x = 3,295.89 × 1,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.52x = 3,386,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,938.96/2,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.26

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