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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.63, 3,030.96 and 1,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.63, 3,030.96 and 1,701.61 is: 2,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.63 : 3,030.96 = 1,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.63/3,030.96 = 1,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.63x = 3,030.96 × 1,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.63x = 5,157,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,511.85/2,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.85

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