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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.87, 3,034.31 and 1,453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.87, 3,034.31 and 1,453.98 is: 2,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.87 : 3,034.31 = 1,453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.87/3,034.31 = 1,453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.87x = 3,034.31 × 1,453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.87x = 4,411,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,826.05/2,197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.32

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