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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.97, 4,658.31 and 2,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.97, 4,658.31 and 2,197.04 is: 3,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.97 : 4,658.31 = 2,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.97/4,658.31 = 2,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.97x = 4,658.31 × 2,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.97x = 10,234,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,470.11/3,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.37

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