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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.74, 3,032.91 and 1,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.74, 3,032.91 and 1,499.34 is: 2,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.74 : 3,032.91 = 1,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.74/3,032.91 = 1,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.74x = 3,032.91 × 1,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.74x = 4,547,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,363.28/2,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.11

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