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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.55, 3,048.27 and 1,897.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.55, 3,048.27 and 1,897.17 is: 2,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.55 : 3,048.27 = 1,897.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.55/3,048.27 = 1,897.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.55x = 3,048.27 × 1,897.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.55x = 5,783,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783,086.40/2,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.95

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