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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.64, 3,297.08 and 1,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.64, 3,297.08 and 1,224.44 is: 1,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.64 : 3,297.08 = 1,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.64/3,297.08 = 1,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.64x = 3,297.08 × 1,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.64x = 4,037,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,076.64/2,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.01

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