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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.97, 2,816.71 and 1,202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.97, 2,816.71 and 1,202.27 is: 1,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.97 : 2,816.71 = 1,202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.97/2,816.71 = 1,202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.97x = 2,816.71 × 1,202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.97x = 3,386,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,428.84/2,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.42

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