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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.04, 3,030.49 and 1,201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.04, 3,030.49 and 1,201.33 is: 1,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.04 : 3,030.49 = 1,201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.04/3,030.49 = 1,201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.04x = 3,030.49 × 1,201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.04x = 3,640,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,618.55/2,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.81

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