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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.28, 3,314.52 and 1,797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.28, 3,314.52 and 1,797.39 is: 2,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.28 : 3,314.52 = 1,797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.28/3,314.52 = 1,797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.28x = 3,314.52 × 1,797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.28x = 5,957,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,485.10/2,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.58

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