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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.68, 3,030.03 and 1,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.68, 3,030.03 and 1,200.96 is: 1,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.68 : 3,030.03 = 1,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.68/3,030.03 = 1,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.68x = 3,030.03 × 1,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.68x = 3,638,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,944.83/2,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.32

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