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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.92, 3,313.48 and 2,078.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.92, 3,313.48 and 2,078.84 is: 3,133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.92 : 3,313.48 = 2,078.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.92/3,313.48 = 2,078.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.92x = 3,313.48 × 2,078.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.92x = 6,888,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,194.76/2,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.96

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