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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.52, 3,032.30 and 1,313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.52, 3,032.30 and 1,313.18 is: 1,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.52 : 3,032.30 = 1,313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.52/3,032.30 = 1,313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.52x = 3,032.30 × 1,313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.52x = 3,981,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,949.15/2,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.02

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