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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.16, 2,801.48 and 1,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.16, 2,801.48 and 1,202 is: 1,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.16 : 2,801.48 = 1,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.16/2,801.48 = 1,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.16x = 2,801.48 × 1,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.16x = 3,367,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,378.96/2,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.68

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