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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.98, 3,292.65 and 1,580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.98, 3,292.65 and 1,580.22 is: 2,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.98 : 3,292.65 = 1,580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.98/3,292.65 = 1,580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.98x = 3,292.65 × 1,580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.98x = 5,203,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,111.38/2,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.22

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