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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.80, 3,296.70 and 2,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.80, 3,296.70 and 2,159.40 is: 3,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.80 : 3,296.70 = 2,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.80/3,296.70 = 2,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.80x = 3,296.70 × 2,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.80x = 7,118,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,893.98/2,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.10

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