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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.21, 3,100.82 and 1,201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.21, 3,100.82 and 1,201.05 is: 1,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.21 : 3,100.82 = 1,201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.21/3,100.82 = 1,201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.21x = 3,100.82 × 1,201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.21x = 3,724,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,233.86/2,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.58

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