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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.97, 6,217.78 and 2,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.97, 6,217.78 and 2,197.27 is: 3,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.97 : 6,217.78 = 2,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.97/6,217.78 = 2,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.97x = 6,217.78 × 2,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.97x = 13,662,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662,141.46/4,148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.90

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