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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.65, 3,296.48 and 1,377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.65, 3,296.48 and 1,377.53 is: 2,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.65 : 3,296.48 = 1,377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.65/3,296.48 = 1,377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.65x = 3,296.48 × 1,377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.65x = 4,540,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,976.72/2,197.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.29

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