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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.84, 3,030.26 and 1,201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.84, 3,030.26 and 1,201.18 is: 1,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.84 : 3,030.26 = 1,201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.84/3,030.26 = 1,201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.84x = 3,030.26 × 1,201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.84x = 3,639,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,887.71/2,195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.63

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