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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.66, 2,818.13 and 1,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.66, 2,818.13 and 1,202.30 is: 1,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.66 : 2,818.13 = 1,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.66/2,818.13 = 1,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.66x = 2,818.13 × 1,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.66x = 3,388,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,237.70/2,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.55

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