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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.63, 3,295.42 and 1,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.63, 3,295.42 and 1,273.45 is: 1,909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.63 : 3,295.42 = 1,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.63/3,295.42 = 1,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.63x = 3,295.42 × 1,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.63x = 4,196,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,560.84/2,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.58

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