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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.45, 3,203.93 and 1,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.45, 3,203.93 and 1,199.02 is: 1,797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.45 : 3,203.93 = 1,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.45/3,203.93 = 1,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.45x = 3,203.93 × 1,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.45x = 3,841,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,576.15/2,137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.27

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