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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.62, 3,295.80 and 1,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.62, 3,295.80 and 1,027.26 is: 1,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.62 : 3,295.80 = 1,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.62/3,295.80 = 1,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.62x = 3,295.80 × 1,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.62x = 3,385,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,643.51/2,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.60

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