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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.54, 3,029.43 and 1,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.54, 3,029.43 and 1,672.66 is: 2,305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.54 : 3,029.43 = 1,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.54/3,029.43 = 1,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.54x = 3,029.43 × 1,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.54x = 5,067,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,206.38/2,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.85

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