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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.97, 2,818.12 and 1,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.97, 2,818.12 and 1,202.93 is: 1,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.97 : 2,818.12 = 1,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.97/2,818.12 = 1,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.97x = 2,818.12 × 1,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.97x = 3,390,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,001.09/2,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.17

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