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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.55, 3,032.74 and 1,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.55, 3,032.74 and 1,253.40 is: 1,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.55 : 3,032.74 = 1,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.55/3,032.74 = 1,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.55x = 3,032.74 × 1,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.55x = 3,801,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,236.32/2,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.76

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