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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.03, 4,122.45 and 2,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.03, 4,122.45 and 2,197.68 is: 3,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.03 : 4,122.45 = 2,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.03/4,122.45 = 2,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.03x = 4,122.45 × 2,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.03x = 9,059,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,825.92/2,752.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.05

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