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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.56, 3,298.23 and 1,468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.56, 3,298.23 and 1,468.02 is: 2,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.56 : 3,298.23 = 1,468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.56/3,298.23 = 1,468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.56x = 3,298.23 × 1,468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.56x = 4,841,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841,867.60/2,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.29

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