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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.96, 3,292.80 and 1,708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.96, 3,292.80 and 1,708.63 is: 2,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.96 : 3,292.80 = 1,708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.96/3,292.80 = 1,708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.96x = 3,292.80 × 1,708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.96x = 5,626,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626,176.86/2,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.73

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