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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.94, 3,296.90 and 1,043.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.94, 3,296.90 and 1,043.42 is: 1,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.94 : 3,296.90 = 1,043.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.94/3,296.90 = 1,043.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.94x = 3,296.90 × 1,043.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.94x = 3,440,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,037.52/2,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.12

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