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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.76, 3,284.84 and 1,917.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.76, 3,284.84 and 1,917.90 is: 2,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.76 : 3,284.84 = 1,917.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.76/3,284.84 = 1,917.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.76x = 3,284.84 × 1,917.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.76x = 6,299,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,985.05/2,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.55

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