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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.05, 3,061.47 and 1,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.05, 3,061.47 and 1,197.22 is: 1,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.05 : 3,061.47 = 1,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.05/3,061.47 = 1,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.05x = 3,061.47 × 1,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.05x = 3,665,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,239.47/2,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.76

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