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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.79, 3,755.60 and 2,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.79, 3,755.60 and 2,197.26 is: 3,294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.79 : 3,755.60 = 2,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.79/3,755.60 = 2,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.79x = 3,755.60 × 2,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.79x = 8,252,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,018.67/2,504.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.50

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