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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.73, 3,032.60 and 1,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.73, 3,032.60 and 1,253.52 is: 1,729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.73 : 3,032.60 = 1,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.73/3,032.60 = 1,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.73x = 3,032.60 × 1,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.73x = 3,801,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,424.75/2,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.71

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