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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.60, 3,027.52 and 1,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.60, 3,027.52 and 1,533.24 is: 2,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.60 : 3,027.52 = 1,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.60/3,027.52 = 1,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.60x = 3,027.52 × 1,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.60x = 4,641,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,914.76/2,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.27

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