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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.56, 3,294.48 and 964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.56, 3,294.48 and 964.04 is: 1,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.56 : 3,294.48 = 964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.56/3,294.48 = 964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.56x = 3,294.48 × 964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.56x = 3,176,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,010.50/2,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.24

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