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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.45, 3,265.35 and 1,202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.45, 3,265.35 and 1,202.01 is: 1,804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.45 : 3,265.35 = 1,202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.45/3,265.35 = 1,202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.45x = 3,265.35 × 1,202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.45x = 3,924,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,983.35/2,175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.22

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