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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.56, 3,032.44 and 1,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.56, 3,032.44 and 1,411.52 is: 1,947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.56 : 3,032.44 = 1,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.56/3,032.44 = 1,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.56x = 3,032.44 × 1,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.56x = 4,280,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,349.71/2,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.77

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