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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.88, 3,032.82 and 1,313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.88, 3,032.82 and 1,313.48 is: 1,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.88 : 3,032.82 = 1,313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.88/3,032.82 = 1,313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.88x = 3,032.82 × 1,313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.88x = 3,983,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,548.41/2,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.45

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