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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.09, 3,030.46 and 1,201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.09, 3,030.46 and 1,201.34 is: 1,657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.09 : 3,030.46 = 1,201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.09/3,030.46 = 1,201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.09x = 3,030.46 × 1,201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.09x = 3,640,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,617.39/2,196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.77

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