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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.88, 3,033.78 and 1,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.88, 3,033.78 and 1,452.50 is: 2,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.88 : 3,033.78 = 1,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.88/3,033.78 = 1,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.88x = 3,033.78 × 1,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.88x = 4,406,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,565.45/2,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.92

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