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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.26, 3,247.07 and 2,197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.26, 3,247.07 and 2,197.62 is: 3,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.26 : 3,247.07 = 2,197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.26/3,247.07 = 2,197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.26x = 3,247.07 × 2,197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.26x = 7,135,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,814.99/2,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.10

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