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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.66, 3,293.70 and 1,100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.66, 3,293.70 and 1,100.56 is: 1,649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.66 : 3,293.70 = 1,100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.66/3,293.70 = 1,100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.66x = 3,293.70 × 1,100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.66x = 3,624,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,914.47/2,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.44

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