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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.81, 3,295.05 and 1,893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.81, 3,295.05 and 1,893.25 is: 2,838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.81 : 3,295.05 = 1,893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.81/3,295.05 = 1,893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.81x = 3,295.05 × 1,893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.81x = 6,238,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,238,353.41/2,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.44

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