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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.78, 3,296.60 and 1,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.78, 3,296.60 and 1,027.36 is: 1,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.78 : 3,296.60 = 1,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.78/3,296.60 = 1,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.78x = 3,296.60 × 1,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.78x = 3,386,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,788.54/2,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.00

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