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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.86, 3,294.36 and 1,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.86, 3,294.36 and 1,223.46 is: 1,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.86 : 3,294.36 = 1,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.86/3,294.36 = 1,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.86x = 3,294.36 × 1,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.86x = 4,030,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,517.69/2,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.84

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