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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.12, 3,030.70 and 1,201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.12, 3,030.70 and 1,201.39 is: 1,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.12 : 3,030.70 = 1,201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.12/3,030.70 = 1,201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.12x = 3,030.70 × 1,201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.12x = 3,641,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,052.67/2,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.95

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