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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.80, 3,288.70 and 1,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.80, 3,288.70 and 1,621.80 is: 2,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.80 : 3,288.70 = 1,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.80/3,288.70 = 1,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.80x = 3,288.70 × 1,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.80x = 5,333,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,613.66/2,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.80

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