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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.61, 3,293.29 and 1,701.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.61, 3,293.29 and 1,701.71 is: 2,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.61 : 3,293.29 = 1,701.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.61/3,293.29 = 1,701.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.61x = 3,293.29 × 1,701.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.61x = 5,604,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,224.53/2,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.15

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