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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.83, 3,297.33 and 965.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.83, 3,297.33 and 965.49 is: 1,448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.83 : 3,297.33 = 965.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.83/3,297.33 = 965.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.83x = 3,297.33 × 965.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.83x = 3,183,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,539.14/2,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.49

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