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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196, 3,031.02 and 1,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196, 3,031.02 and 1,265.04 is: 1,746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196 : 3,031.02 = 1,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196/3,031.02 = 1,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196x = 3,031.02 × 1,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196x = 3,834,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,361.54/2,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.07

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