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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.93, 3,033.86 and 1,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.93, 3,033.86 and 1,750.62 is: 2,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.93 : 3,033.86 = 1,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.93/3,033.86 = 1,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.93x = 3,033.86 × 1,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.93x = 5,311,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311,135.99/2,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.43

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